Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic with final round 62
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Chris Gotterup secured the John Deere Classic title on July 5, 2026, with a final round score of 62, featuring nine birdies. His performance brought his total to 20 under, edging out runner-up Max Homa, who finished 19 under. Gotterup’s victory was highlighted by Ben Kohles, who shared the co-lead heading into the 18th hole but made a double-bogey after hitting into the water. Kohles ended up tied for third alongside Lucas Glover and Lee Hodges, both at 18 under. Gotterup expressed gratitude for the tournament, recalling how it changed his life four years ago when he received a playing spot.
- •Gotterup finishes at 20 under, winning the John Deere Classic.
- •Max Homa ends as runner-up at 19 under.
- •Ben Kohles ties for third after a critical double-bogey on 18.
- •Gotterup previously played in the tournament four years ago.
- •The John Deere Classic took place in Illinois.
"Chris Gotterup produced a weekend-best 62 with a stunning nine birdies in his final round to claim the John Deere Classic title, finishing 20 under in a thriller in Illinois.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Golf•Sep 25, 2026, 3:17 AMWyndham Clark on Thursday crowds at Medinah: 'Kind of dead out there'
Golf•Sep 25, 2026, 2:20 AMIntentionally or not, Ryder Cup prep is underway at this Presidents Cup
PGA Tour•Sep 25, 2026, 1:15 AMParking for Players sold out in an hour today for the Friday and Saturday rounds of the tournament
Golf•Sep 25, 2026, 1:13 AM'Never seen anything like it': Penal tactic has pros' attention at Presidents Cup
Golf•Sep 25, 2026, 12:59 AMPresidents Cup summaries from the fourballs matches
Golf•Sep 25, 2026, 12:24 AMScottie Scheffler-Sam Burns leads U.S. off in Presidents Cup foursomes
