John Deere Classic offers chance for first-time PGA Tour winners
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
As the John Deere Classic advances into its final round on July 5, 2026, several players are vying for their first PGA Tour victory. Jackson Suber, Ben Kohles, Zac Blair, Doug Ghim, and amateur Preston Stout are all positioned in the top 10. The event is known for producing 24 first-time winners, with notable past champions including Jordan Spieth and Bryson DeChambeau. The current leaderboard indicates a competitive finish is expected as no player has yet secured a win this year.
- •Final round underway at the John Deere Classic
- •Jackson Suber, Ben Kohles, and others in contention
- •Event has produced 24 first-time winners
- •Jordan Spieth won first PGA Tour event here in 2013
- •Next step sees players fight for maiden title on Sunday
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — John Deere Classic has produced the most first-time winners on the PGA Tour with 24
"There are 24 names on this list and there's quite a few prominent ones.
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