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Chris Gotterup Wins John Deere Classic by One Stroke After Ben Kohles’ Double Bogey
Chris Gotterup overcame a five-shot deficit with a 9-under 62 to win the 2026 John Deere Classic by one stroke at TPC Deere Run. The victory marks his fourth PGA Tour title in the past 12 months and lifts him to No. 7 in the world rankings.
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Chris Gotterup won the 2026 John Deere Classic on Sunday at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, closing with a 9-under-par 62 to finish at 20-under-par 264. He overcame a five-shot deficit entering the final round and secured the victory by one stroke after Ben Kohles hit his approach shot on the 18th hole into the water for a double bogey.
Gotterup's brother Patrick served as his caddie for the week.
Gotterup received a sponsor exemption to the event in 2022 after finishing college at Oklahoma and has remained loyal to the tournament. "I really like this tournament. They've been super nice to me," Gotterup said.
"To have Patrick out here with me ... " The win gives Gotterup his fourth PGA Tour title in the previous 12 months, tying him with Scottie Scheffler for the most in that span. His other 2026 victories came at the Sony Open and the Phoenix Open.
He now holds five career PGA Tour wins and moved to No. 7 in the world rankings and No. 6 in the FedEx Cup standings. Max Homa finished alone in second at 19-under-par after a final-round 64. Lucas Glover and Lee Hodges, who shared the 54-hole lead, each shot 69 to tie for third at 18-under-par with Kohles.
Kohles was attempting to win for the first time in his 120th PGA Tour start. The difference between second place and the three-way tie for third was $316,800 in prize money. Gotterup will defend his title at the Scottish Open the following week.
