The John Deere Classic 2024 tees off on Thursday! The Golfing Gazette explains how to watch, predictions, prize money, dates, and everything you need to know.
Following on from an action-packed Rocket Mortgage Classic, where we saw four players finish one shot back and Cam Davis get his second win in the event, we now look ahead to the John Deere Classic.
This event sees the PGA Tour head to the Midwest, specifically TPC Deere Run in Illinois, in an event that has been running since 1971.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 edition of the John Deere Classic.
Everything you need to know about the John Deere Classic 2024
When will the John Deere Classic take place?
The John Deere Classic will take place from Thursday the 4th of July 2024 until Sunday the 7th of July 2024.
Where will the John Deere Classic take place?
The John Deere Classic 2024, will be played at TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois, USA. The tournament has been played since 1971 but has only been played at Deere Run since 2000.
Course Details
- Location: Silvis, Illinois, USA
- Established: 2000
- Total Holes: 18
- Par: 71
- Length: 7,258 yards
Who won last year’s John Deere Classic?
Austrian Sepp Straka beat Brendon Todd and Alex Smalley by two shots to come home with the win last time out. This was Straka’s second-ever PGA Tour win after the 2022 Honda Classic.
Are LIV Golf players taking part?
No. The John Deere Classic is an official PGA Tour event, meaning we won’t be seeing any LIV Golf players teeing up at the TPC Deere Run.
What is the prize money?
John Deere will allocate 18% of the purse to the winner. It will feature a $8 million total purse, including $1.44 million to the winner.
How to Watch (US)
Golf Channel will carry live coverage on Thursday and Friday from 4-7 p.m. EDT. On Saturday and Sunday, Golf Channel will start the coverage from 1-3 p.m. Then, CBS will take over with afternoon coverage from 3-6 p.m.
| Day | Channel (Time) |
| Thursday | Golf Channel (4-7 pm) |
| Friday | Golf Channel (4-7 pm) |
| Saturday | Golf Channel (1-3 pm), CBS (3-6 pm) |
| Sunday | Golf Channel (1-3 pm), CBS (3-6 pm) |
Predictions
The Golfing Gazette writers predict who they think will walk away with the John Deere Classic title and grand cash prize:
Peter Lynch: “Fresh from his career-best tied for second at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, where he finished just one shot behind champion Cam Davis, Rai is in good shape to go one better in Illinois. His improved putting of late could be key to that success, with no issues surrounding his ball-striking. I’ll go with Aaron Rai.
Sam Stone: “Jordan Spieth really needs a win, and it could come here. After previously winning twice at TPC Deere Run, the three-time Major winner knows what’s required to get the job done. A return to the winners’ circle here would certainly be a relief. As the most decorated player in the field, let’s hope he recaptures some form.”
Jordan Harris: ‘Sungjae Im is the man to get the job done this week, with the South Korean finishing just two shots back of countryman Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler at the Travelers Championship last month. He has five top 10s on the PGA Tour this season, so he may be able to make the most of another weaker field and secure a first win of 2024.’
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