Max Homa praises Chris Gotterup following John Deere Classic victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Chris Gotterup shot a final-round 62 at the John Deere Classic to secure his third PGA Tour title of the season. Starting five shots off the lead, Gotterup achieved a total of 20 under par, leaving competitors like Max Homa and Ben Kohles under pressure. Homa expressed frustration at missing an opportunity to catch Gotterup but congratulated him for his performance, acknowledging Gotterup as a talented golfer. Homa's top-10 finish boosts his position in the FedEx Cup standings, aiming to qualify for the playoffs later this year.
- •Chris Gotterup posts a 62 to win the John Deere Classic.
- •Gotterup's victory is his third of the PGA Tour season.
- •Max Homa finishes in pursuit but lacks a final birdie to tie.
- •Homa's performance helps improve his FedEx Cup standing.
- •The event took place at TPC Deere Run.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Max Homa says what Chris Gotterup was like to play with after his victory at the John Deere Classic
"Max Homa has heaped praise upon Chris Gotterup after the youngster posted a 62 on Sunday at the John Deere Classic to claim his third PGA Tour title of the season. Gotterup probably teed off on Sunday with little expectation of having any chance of emerging victorious at TPC Deere Run.
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