John Deere Classic 2026 features young golfers vying for first Tour victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The John Deere Classic takes place at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, starting during the Fourth of July weekend. Two-time champion Jordan Spieth and other veterans like J.T. Poston and Lucas Glover headline a competitive 144-player field. Among the challengers are young talents such as Blades Brown and Jackson Koivun, who is making his professional debut after a T-23 finish at the 126th U.S. Open. The tournament continues the tradition as a popular stop on the PGA Tour, now in its 29th year of John Deere's sponsorship.
- •Jordan Spieth is a two-time winner at the John Deere Classic.
- •Jackson Koivun makes his pro debut at this year's event.
- •Blades Brown and other young players seek their first Tour win.
- •The tournament is part of the Fourth of July weekend.
- •The John Deere Classic is the PGA Tour's second-longest-running title sponsor.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — John Deere Classic 2026: Future stars Brown, Koivun vie for first Tour win
"Veterans like Jordan Spieth and J.T. Poston are familiar with reaching the winner's circle at TPC Deere Run. They'll be challenged by young stars like Blades Brown and Jackson Koivun, with Koivun making his pro debut next weekend.
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