2024 John Deere Classic Preview & Picks

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Cam Davis won the Rocket Mortgage Classic, earning his second PGA TOUR title. Unfortunately for us, Davis Thompson (35-1) came up just short, finishing one shot behind Davis. We’ve now had the winner or the runner-up in each of the last four events.

The PGA TOUR now heads to Silvis, Illinois, for the 53rd playing of the John Deere Classic.

Pre-Tournament Storylines

Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth, a two-time winner at the John Deere Classic, returns to TPC Deere Run, the site of his first TOUR victory.

Sepp Straka

SeSepp Straka aims to become the first repeat winner at the John Deere Classic since Steve Stricker, who won three consecutive titles from 2009-2011. Straka has three top-five finishes this season.

Luke Clanton

Luke Clanton, the standout from Florida State, made the cut at the U.S. Open and contended at the Rocket Mortgage Classic before finishing with a 72 on Sunday (T10).

Harry Higgs

Harry Higgs, who has already won twice on the Korn Ferry Tour, has secured his PGA TOUR return next season. This will be his sixth TOUR start this season.

Jackson Buchanan

Jackson Buchanan, the Big Ten Golfer of the Year in 2024, will make his non-major PGA TOUR debut. Buchanan, a junior at the University of Illinois, missed the cut at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst.

Cole Sherwood

Cole Sherwood will make his PGA TOUR debut after participating in two Korn Ferry Tour events and last week’s PGA TOUR Americas event. Sherwood, who finished No. 7 on the PGA TOUR University rankings, helped Vanderbilt win seven team titles this season and earned All-SEC First Team honors.

Neal Shipley

Neal Shipley returns to action after finishing T20 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Shipley was the Low Amateur at both the Masters and the U.S. Open before turning professional.

Tournament Information:

  • Dates: July 4th, 2024 – July 7th, 2024
  • Location: Silvis, Illinois, United States
  • Course: TPC Deere Run
  • Course Type: Parkland
  • Par: 71 (4x 3’s / 11x 4’s / 3x 5’s)
  • Length: 7,289 yards (Average)
  • Format: 72-hole stroke play
  • Greens: L-93 bentgrass .100”
  • Fairways: Southshore bentgrass .390”
  • Rough: Kentucky bluegrass / fescue 4”
  • Bunkers: 76
  • Water Hazard(s): 3 (In-Play on 3 Holes)
  • Average Green Size: 5,500 sq. ft. (Small)
  • Stimpmeter: 12.0 ft.
  • Purse/ Winner: $8,000,000 /$1,440,000
  • FedEx Cup Points: 500
  • Field: 156 Players
  • Cut: Top 65 and Ties – 36 Holes
  • Playoff Format: Sudden-death format, with playoff holes being 18, 18, 16, 17, 18, 16, 17, then 18 played repeatedly
  • Historic Cut Line:
    • 2023: -4
    • 2022: -3
    • 2021: -4
  • Course Scoring Average:
    • 2023: 69.47 (-1.53), Rank 38 of 49
    • 2022: 69.88 (1.12), Rank 34 of 50
    • 2021: 69.51 (-1.49), Rank 41 of 51

Course Architect:

  • Course Architect: D.A. Weibring (1999)
  • Recent Renovations:
    • PGA TOUR Design Services (2006-2007)
    • PGA TOUR Design Services (2021)

To read more about the recent renovation, you can click the following link.

Comparable Courses & Greens:

  • Comparable Courses:
  • Detroit Golf Club – Rocket Mortgage Classic – RESULTS
  • TPC River Highlands – Travelers Championship – RESULTS
  • TPC Twin Cities – 3M Open – RESULTS
  • Designer Link (D.A. Weibring (1999)):
    • TPC Four Seasons – D.A. Weibring (2008) – AT&T Byron Nelson (1983–2017)
  • Comparable Location (Silvis, Illinois):
    • Detroit Golf Club – Detroit, Michigan – Rocket Mortgage Classic
    • Olympia Fields Country Club – Olympia Fields, Illinois – 2023 & 2020 BMW Championship
    • Keene Trace Golf Club – Nicholasville, Kentucky – Kentucky Championship
  • Comparable Yardage (7,289 Yards):
    • TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course) – 7,261 Yards – WM Phoenix Open
    • The Renaissance Club – 7,293 Yards – Genesis Scottish Open
  • Comparable Greens (L-93 bentgrass .100”):
    • Torrey Pines Golf Course (North Course) – Bentgrass .100” – Farmers Insurance Open
    • Augusta National Golf Club – Bentgrass .125” – Masters Tournament
    • TPC Craig Ranch – Bentgrass .100” – THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
    • Colonial Country Club – A-4 bentgrass .100” – Charles Schwab Challenge
    • Muirfield Village Golf Club – Bentgrass .090” – the Memorial Tournament
    • Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions Course) – Bentgrass – Kentucky Championship
    • TPC Twin Cities – Bentgrass .110” – 3M Open
    • TPC Summerlin – Dominator bentgrass .125″ – Shriners Children’s Open
    • Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club – Bentgrass – ZOZO Championship
    • Colonial Country Club – 007XL bentgrass .100” – Charles Schwab Challenge
  • Comparable Average Green Size (5,500 sq. ft.):
    • Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club – 5,500 sq. ft. – ZOZO Championship
    • TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course) – 5,500 sq. ft. – THE PLAYERS Championship

TV Information (all times ET):

  • Round 1: Thursday, July 4th, 2024
    • ESPN+ – 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Golf Channel – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Round 2: July 5th, 2024
    • ESPN+ – 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Golf Channel – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Round 3: Saturday, July 6th, 2024
    • ESPN+ – 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    • Golf Channel – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    • CBS – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Round 4: Sunday, July 7th, 2024
    • ESPN+ – 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    • Golf Channel – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    • CBS – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Weather:

    Course/ Tournament History:

    TPC Deere Run, located in Silvis, Illinois, was established in 1999 and designed by former PGA Tour professional D.A. Weibring. The course is set along the Rock River, offering picturesque views and a blend of natural landscapes, including wooded areas, rolling hills, and lush fairways. The signature hole, the par-3 16th, features a dramatic downhill shot to a green surrounded by water, making it a favorite among players and spectators alike.

    The John Deere Classic has been held annually at TPC Deere Run since 2000. Originally known as the Quad Cities Open, the tournament began in 1971 as a “satellite event” for the PGA Tour and became an official PGA Tour event a year later. The tournament has undergone several name changes and title sponsors over the years, including Miller Brewing Company (1982–85), Hardee’s (1986–94), and John Deere (since 1999).

    Traditionally held in July, the John Deere Classic is well-regarded for its community involvement and charitable contributions. The tournament is part of the “Birdies for Charity” program, which has raised millions of dollars for local and regional charities. The event has also been a pivotal platform for emerging talent, with several young golfers achieving their first PGA Tour victories here.

    One of the tournament’s highlights is the “John Deere Classic Charter,” a special charter flight that transports players directly to the British Open immediately following the conclusion of the event, ensuring that top competitors can participate in both tournaments seamlessly.

    Notable champions of the John Deere Classic include Jordan Spieth, who secured his first PGA Tour win here in 2013 at the age of 19, and Steve Stricker, who won the event three consecutive times from 2009 to 2011. Michelle Wie was also given a sponsor’s exemption in 2005 and 2006.

    After the John Deere Classic wrapped up in 2021, TPC Deere Run underwent a major renovation. The $1.8 million project involved new tee boxes on the 1st hole, the reconfiguration of numerous bunkers, and a better drainage system for the course.

    • 72-Hole Record (Event):
      • 257, Michael Kim (2018)
    • 18-Hole Record (Event):
      • 59,  Paul Goydos (1st Round, 2010)

    Course Guide/ Scorecard:

    Originally crafted by D.A. Weibring in 1999, TPC Deere Run features a Par 71 layout, comprising four Par 3s, eleven Par 4s, and three Par 5s.

    In terms of length, TPC Deere Run is one of the more average courses on the Tour measuring 7,289 yards. It ranks 22nd out of 44 courses in length. The fairways are on the wider side, ranking 8th of 44, with the average fairway width being 37.0 yards. The average green size is roughly 5,500 square feet which is on the smaller side when compared to the other courses on the PGA Tour. There are only 76 bunkers which ranks as the 21st most of 44 courses.

    The four Par 3’s range between 158 yards and 226 yards. Last year, only one of the Par 3’s had a scoring average under par, No. 16 (-0.134).

    No. 3 ‘Stone House’, 186 Yards, Par 3: “This uphill Par 3 will play much longer than it reads on the scorecard. A set of bunkers guard the right side, while a bent grass collection area is ready to grab the shots that go long and left. The green runs from front to back, making club selection crucial to hitting the green in regulation.”

    No. 7 ‘Timber Ridge’, 226 Yards, Par 3: “This is the longest of the 3 pars on the course, and the most picturesque. Into the normal prevailing wind, this hole will test the accuracy of even the best players. Carry it to the green or carry the bunker on the right and let the ball feed down to the green. You choose your plan of attack.”

    No. 12 ‘Master Stroke’, 215 Yards, Par 3: “A long par 3 through a tree-lined fairway to a well-bunkered green. This is one of the bigger greens on the course… but don’t miss it, there is trouble all around it.”

    No. 16 ‘Mother Earth’, 158 Yards, Par 3: “Most likely, the “Signature Hole.” This picturesque, short par 3 sits on a bluff 40 feet above the Rock River. It is guarded in front by a deep ravine and to the right by a large bunker. To the left is the Rock River and all the perils it commands. It may
    be short, but it is dangerous.”

    There are eleven Par 4’s at TPC Deere Run. No. 14 is the shortest Par 4 listed at 361 yards with the longest being No. 9, playing 503 yards. In terms of scoring average, the toughest Par 4 on the course last year was No. 9 (+0.144).

    No. 4 ‘Friendship Farm’, 454 Yards, Par 4: “A unique hole with a large oak tree in the middle of the landing area that creates a double fairway. Bunkers guard the left side while trees guard the right side of the fairway. The green sits at one of the highest points on the course, and if you miss the green left right, or long, you are in for a tough chip to a small green.”

    No. 6 ‘William Butterworth’, 367 Yards, Par 4: “The second-shortest par 4 on the course is also the tightest. This hole was carved out of the forest, and while short on length, it is long on danger. A straight drive will leave a short iron to a green that has a large swale and bunkers in the front, and a bent grass collection area in the back. Miss this green, and you have a tough chip to an undulating green.”

    No. 11 ‘Jump Start’, 432 Yards, Par 4: “A hole that from the tee looks benign. A drive to a tree-lined fairway that requires length and accuracy. The second shot to a demanding green that sits on the edge of one of the two ravines that run through the property. Short of the green slopes toward the ravine, but a courtesy bunker is placed on the right side of the green to save most balls from finding a watery grave.”

    No. 14 ‘Deere Run’, 361 Yards, Par 4: “This is the ultimate risk/reward hole. It is drivable but the perils are many. Go for it and miss left and you are in the “valley of sin.” A tightly-mowed area that will leave you with a blind shot to a small, well-protected green. Go long and you will be lost down a 60-foot bluff.”

    No. 18 ‘Conquistador’, 476 Yards, Par 4: “A great finishing hole that will put a premium on driving accuracy. Hit it long and straight to avoid the fairway bunker on the left, but you must keep it on the left side of the fairway. From there, it is a long shot to a deep and narrow green that is guarded on the right by two large bunkers and on the left by a long and narrow pond.”

    There are three Par 5’s at TPC Deere Run, No. 2, No. 10, & No. 17. They all played under par in 2023, with the easiest hole on the course being No. 2 with a scoring average of 4.485.

    No. 2 ‘Colonel Davenport’, 561 Yards, Par 5: “A downhill tee shot to a fairway some 50 feet below makes this hole play shorter than its listed length. A good drive, and it should be reachable in two. The entrance to the green is tight, and is guarded by wetland bunkers and a stand of trees. The smallish green was designed to make pinpoint accuracy a must.”

    No. 10 ‘Cor-ten’, 596 Yards, Par 5: “Not real tight on your first and second shots, but they better be long. The green is very small for a par 5 and there is no room for error on your third shot. Bunkers protect the left side while a pond protects the right.”

    No. 17 ‘Stadium’, 569 Yards, Par 5: “Probably reachable in two for the longest hitters, but they will have to have a perfectly-placed tee shot to do it. The fairway is tight and tree-lined, and the green is guarded in front by bunkers. The green is elevated slightly with bent grass collection areas all around. Miss the green, and you will have a tough chip to the hole.”

    Featured/ Signature Hole(s): 16

    For a hole-by-hole overview of the course, you can click the following link.

    Key Statistics:

    StatisticsPGA Tour AverageTPC Deere Run
    Driving Distance (Yards)283.51285.77
    Driving Accuracy62%71%
    GIR Percentage66%70%
    Avg GIR Prox to Hole (Feet)29.1627.67
    Scrambling Percentage58%59%
    Avg 3 Putts / Round0.550.49

    Per DataGolf, this is the favored skillset at TPC Deere Run.

    • Strokes Gained: Off the Tee
      • Success this week will hinge on players’ ability to position themselves effectively off the tee. While the course’s considerable length underscores the significance of distance, precision holds equal importance.
      • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
        • Kevin Dougherty
        • Alejandro Tosti
        • Kevin Yu
        • Cameron Champ
        • Keith Mitchell
        • Rico Hoey
        • Jordan Spieth
        • Jhonattan Vegas
        • Aaron Rai
        • Luke Clanton

    • Strokes Gained: Approach
      • Having a strong iron game will be important this week if players want to succeed at TPC Deere Run. Four of the past five winners ranked 18th or better in SG: Approach amongst the field.
      • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
        • Kelly Kraft
        • Aaron Rai
        • Sepp Straka
        • Russell Knox
        • Joel Dahmen
        • Kevin Yu
        • Keith Mitchell
        • Lee Hodges
        • Ben Griffin
        • Troy Merritt

    • Strokes Gained: Around the Green
      • The average green size at Detroit Golf Club is 5,500 sq. ft. Players will undoubtedly miss greens this week so they’ll need to rely on their short game. Three of the past four winners ranked 17th or better in SG: Around the Green amongst the field.
      • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
        • Robby Shelton
        • Joseph Bramlett
        • Jorge Campillo
        • Davis Thompson
        • Sungjae Im
        • C.T. Pan
        • Jacob Bridgeman
        • Patrick Cantlay
        • Adam Long
        • Beau Hossler

    • Strokes Gained: Putting (Bentgrass)
      • The green complexes at TPC Deere Run are L-93 bentgrass .100”. Four of the past six winners ranked 4th or better in SG: Putting amongst the field.
      • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
        • Denny McCarthy
        • Dylan Wu
        • J.T. Poston
        • Maverick McNealy
        • Taylor Montgomery
        • Beau Hossler
        • Roger Sloan
        • Harry Hall
        • Richy Werenski
        • Andrew Landry
        • Nick Dunlap

    • Par 3 Scoring: 200-225 Yards (x2)
      • Two of the four Par 3’s at TPC Deere Run range between 200-225 Yards.
      • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
        • Sami Valimaki
        • Adam Schenk
        • Sam Ryder
        • Kevin Yu
        • Kelly Kraft
        • Sungjae Im
        • Alejandro Tosti
        • Michael Kim
        • Zac Blair
        • Chez Reavie

    • Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards (x5)
      • Five of the eleven Par 4’s at TPC Deere Run range between 400-450 Yards.
      • Leaders in Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
        • Mac Meissner
        • Taylor Montgomery
        • Sepp Straka
        • Ryo Hisatsune
        • Adam Svensson
        • Chad Ramey
        • Kevin Yu
        • Pierceson Coody
        • Andrew Putnam
        • Will Gordon

    • Par 5 Scoring: 550-600 Yards (x3)
      • All three Par 5’s at TPC Deere Run range between 550-600 Yards.
      • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
        • Davis Thompson
        • J.J. Spaun
        • Jake Knapp
        • Ryan McCormick
        • Patrick Cantlay
        • Zecheng Dou
        • Sungjae Im
        • Seamus Power
        • Jacob Bridgeman
        • Sam Stevens

    • Birdies or Better Gained
    • The winning score has been -21 or better in four of the last five editions of the John Deere Classic. Players will need to take advantage of every scoring opportunity this week if they want to put themselves into contention.
      • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
        • Justin Lower
        • Maverick McNealy
        • Davis Thompson
        • Wesly Bryan
        • Nick Dunlap
        • Sungjae Im
        • Pierceson Coody
        • Keith Mitchell
        • Luke Clanton
        • Davis Riley

    • Proximity Gained: 100-150 Yards
      • Below is the approach shot distribution chart from last year’s event (via DataGolf). Most approach shots come from the 100-150 yard range at a volume much higher than the PGA Tour average.
    • Leaders in Proximity Gained: 100-125 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Taylor Montgomery
      • Jacob Bridgeman
      • Cody Gribble
      • Andrew Landry
      • Adam Long
      • Sam Ryder
      • Patton Kizzire
      • Joshua Creel
      • Roger Sloan
      • Russell Knox
    • Leaders in Proximity Gained: 125-150 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Nicholas Lindheim
      • Lucas Glover
      • Russell Knox
      • Justin Lower
      • Chan Kim
      • Scott Gutschewski
      • Chandler Phillips
      • Andrew Novak
      • Cody Gribble
      • J.T. Poston

    • Comparable Courses and Event History
    • Leaders in this category in the last (Multiple Events Played):
      • Jordan Spieth
      • Greyson Sigg
      • Alex Smalley
      • Sepp Straka
      • Adam Svensson
      • Maverick McNealy
      • Adam Schenk
      • Seamus Power
      • Daniel Berger
      • Denny McCarthy

    The Field:

    This year’s John Deere Classic will feature a total of 156 competitors.

    • Here is the current basis of qualification for each entrant this week:
      • Winner – FedExCup – Last Five Seasons
      • Tournament Winner in Past Two Seasons
      • Past Champion of Respective Event
      • Top 30 on the FedExCup Playoffs & Eligibility Points List
      • Top 70 in prior year’s FedExCup Points List through the FedExCup Playoffs
      • Top 125 Prior Seasons FedExCup Playoffs & Eligibility Point Lists
      • Career money exemption
      • Sponsor exemption (DP World Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Q-School Category)
      • Sponsor exemption (members not otherwise exempt)
      • Sponsor exemption (unrestricted)
      • PGA Section Champion/Player of the Year
      • Major medical extension
      • Leading points winner from Korn Ferry Tour
      • Reorder of DPWT / KFT / Q-School Category
      • No. 1 player PGA TOUR University (current year)
      • Reorder Category – Cat. 39 thru 44
      • Open Qualifying
    • Previous Winners in the Field (Event):
      • Sepp Straka (’23), J.T. Poston (’22), Lucas Glover (’21), Dylan Frittelli (’19), Michael Kim (’18), Ryan Moore (’16), Jordan Spieth (’15, ’13), Zach Johnson (’12), Sean O’Hair (’05)
    • Debutants in the Field (Event):
      • Aaron Rai, Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Alejandro Tosti, Benjamin Griffin, Blaine Hale, Jr., Chan Kim, Chandler Phillips, Cole Sherwood, Davis Riley, Erik Barnes, Harry Hall, Hayden Springer, Jackson Buchanan, Jacob Bridgeman, Jake Knapp, Jimmy Stanger, Joe Highsmith, Jorge Campillo, Kevin Dougherty, Luke Clanton, Mac Meissner, Max Greyserman, Neal Shipley, Nick Dunlap, Parker Coody, Patrick Fishburn, Pierceson Coody, Raul Pereda, Rico Hoey, Ryan McCormick, Ryo Hisatsune, Sami Valimaki, Thorbjorn Olesen, Tom Whitney, Trace Crowe, Tracy Vest, Wilson Furr
    • Sponsor Exemptions:
      • Jackson Buchanan, Luke Clanton, Harry Higgs, Andrew Landry, Adam Long, Cole Sherwood, Neal Shipley, Kyle Westmoreland
    • Players with ties to Illinois in the Field:
      • Birthplace:
        • Doug Ghim – Des Plaines, Illinois
        • Nick Hardy – Northbrook, Illinois
        • Kevin Streelman – Winfield, Illinois
      • College:
        • Adrien Dumont de Chassart – Illinois (2023)
        • Nick Hardy – Illinois (2018)
    • Notable Withdraws/ Changes:
      • WD: Patrick Cantlay
      • WD: Cam Davis
      • WD: Taylor Montgomery
      • IN: Zecheng Dou (Alternate)
      • IN: Cody Gribble (Alternate)
      • IN: Russell Knox (Alterante)
      • IN: Joshua Creel (Monday Qualifying)
      • IN: Chase Johnson (Monday Qualifying)
      • IN: Blake Hathcoat (Monday Qualifying)
      • IN: Anders Larson (Monday Qualifying)

    To see the full field for this event and how they qualified, you can click the following link.

    The Odds:

    Here are the current favorites for this week’s event along with a summary of their recent form and course history:

    Sungjae Im (+1400) is coming off a T3 finish at the Travelers Championship, which was his best performance of the season. Before that, he missed the cut at the U.S. Open, finished T8 at the Memorial Tournament, and T9 at the Charles Schwab Challenge. He has yet to win on the PGA Tour this season but did win the Woori Financial Group Championship on the KPGA (Korean Tour). This will be his third appearance at the John Deere Classic having finished T47 in 2021 and T26 in 2019.

    Sepp Straka (+1600) is the defending champion of the John Deere Classic. He started off the 2024 season on a rough note missing the cut in three of his first six events but has turned things around as of late. Straka has two top 5 finishes in his last four starts and is coming off a T23 finish at the Travelers Championship.

    Aaron Rai (+2000) is coming off his best performance of the season finishing T2 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. He has now finishes inside the top 20 in each of his last three starts. He’ll be making his tournament debut this week at the John Deere Classic.

    Jordan Spieth (+2200) has struggled this season only finishing inside the top ten three times this season. In his last three starts, he missed the cut at the Memorial Tournament, finished T41 at the U.S. Open, and T63 at the Travelers Championship. Spieth’s last appearance in the John Deere Classic was back in 2015 when he won the event for his second time having previously won this tournament also back in 2013.

    To see the most up-to-date odds, you can click the following link.

    Projected Final Score:

    • 72 Hole Winning Score: 263.5 / -20.5 (Over +110 / Under -130)

    The winning score at the Rocket Mortgage Classic has been under 263.5 in four of the last five editions. The lone exception was in 2021 when Lucas Glover posted a 265 (-19). Half of the 22 winners on this par-71 public course have matched or exceeded 20 under par. This includes 2018 champion Michael Kim, who finished with a 27-under 257, the seventh-lowest score in TOUR history.

    To place a bet at Superbook on the Projected Final Score of the Winner, you can click the following link.

    Playoff Props:

    • Will There Be a Playoff? (Yes +300 / No -400)

    The John Deere Classic has not ended in a playoff since 2015 when Jordan Spieth defeated Tom Gillis.

    To place a bet at DraftKings on the Playoff Prop, you can click the following link.

    Hole-in-One:

    • Will There Be A Hole-in-One? (Yes -125 / No -115

    In 2023, there were no one hole-in-one’s made. In 2022, there were two holes-in-one, one made on No. 3 and one made on No. 12.

    To place a bet at DraftKings on the Hole-in-One Prop, you can click the following link.

    Recent Horses for Courses (Event):

    John Deere ClassicJohn Deere ClassicJohn Deere ClassicJohn Deere ClassicJohn Deere Classic
    TPC Deere RunTPC Deere RunTPC Deere RunTPC Deere RunTPC Deere Run
    Events PlayedScoring Avg. (per round)20232022202120192018
    Adam Svensson367.92T21T24–T18–
    Greyson Sigg267.63T13T16–––
    Seamus Power567.95T13–T8T61T16
    Alex Smalley367.75T2T16T47––
    Adam Schenk567.93T4WDT4T6MC
    Patton Kizzire568.68MCT16T11–T30
    Ryan Moore1468.29MCT24T2T18T55
    Sepp Straka367.80

    Recent Donkeys for Courses (Event):

    John Deere ClassicJohn Deere ClassicJohn Deere ClassicJohn Deere ClassicJohn Deere Classic
    TPC Deere RunTPC Deere RunTPC Deere RunTPC Deere RunTPC Deere Run
    Events PlayedScoring Avg. (per round)20232022202120192018
    Sunghoon Kang770.00MCMCMC–MC
    Ryan Brehm572.00MCMCMC––
    Joseph Bramlett471.13MCMCMC––
    Ben Martin773.00MCMCMC––
    K.H. Lee270.75MC––MC–
    Ben Taylor273.00MC–MC––
    Robby Shelton IV369.38MC–MC––
    Kevin Chappell569.38MCMC–––
    Zecheng Dou272.25MC–––MC
    Zac Blair570.00MC–––MC

    Previous Winners Scores, Prices, and Strokes Gained (Rank at Tournament):

    • 2023: Sepp Straka (-21)
      • Price: 50-1
     SG: Off the TeeSG: Tee to GreenSG: ApproachSG: Around the GreenSG: Putting
    Sepp Straka7th7th18th34th4th
    • 2022: J.T. Poston (-21)
      • Price: 50-1
    SG: Off the TeeSG: Tee to GreenSG: ApproachSG: Around the GreenSG: Putting
    J.T. Poston15th1st10th1st31st
    • 2021: Lucas Glover (-19)
      • Price: 55-1
    SG: Off the TeeSG: Tee to GreenSG: ApproachSG: Around the GreenSG: Putting
    Lucas Glover29th4th3rd17th19th
    • 2020: Cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
      • Price: N/A
    • 2019: Dylan Frittelli (-21)
      • Price: 90-1
    SG: Off the TeeSG: Tee to GreenSG: ApproachSG: Around the GreenSG: Putting
    Dylan Frittelli 10th15th60th2nd2nd

    Previous Winners Incoming Form (Last 5 Starts):

    • 2023: Sepp Straka
      • T64 – Rocket Mortgage Classic (PGA)
      • T38 – Travelers Championship (PGA)
      • MC – U.S. Open (MAJ)
      • T16 – the Memorial Tournament (PGA)
      • T29 – Charles Schwab Challenge (PGA)
    • 2022: J.T. Poston
      • T2 – Travelers Championship (PGA)
      • MC – RBC Canadian Open (PGA)
      • T37 – the Memorial Tournament (PGA)
      • MC – Charles Schwab Challenge (PGA)
      • T9 – Wells Fargo Championship (PGA)
    • 2021: Lucas Glover
      • T41 – Rocket Mortgage Classic (PGA)
      • MC – Palmetto Championship (PGA)
      • T37 – the Memorial Tournament (PGA)
      • T8 – Charles Schwab Challenge (PGA)
      • MC – Wells Fargo Championship (PGA)
    • 2020: Cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
    • 2019: Dylan Frittelli
      • T46 – 3M Open (PGA)
      • T46 – Rocket Mortgage Classic (PGA)
      • MC – Travelers Championship (PGA)
      • 59 – RBC Canadian Open (PGA)
      • MC – PGA Championship (MAJ)

    Previous Winners Finishes at Event:

    2023: Sepp Straka

    20212019
    Sepp StrakaMCT26

    2022: J.T. Poston

    2021201920182017
    J.T. PostonMCMCT65T64

    2021: Lucas Glover

    2019201720152014201320092008200720052004
    Lucas GloverT10T25MCMCT15T66MCT11MCT32

    2020: Cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

    2019: Dylan Frittelli

    • Tournament Debut

    Picks (Outrights):

    • Denny McCarthy (+2200) – BetMGM
      • Risk 0.37 to win 8.14 Units

    • Maverick McNealy (+2800) – FanDuel
      • Risk 0.29 to win 8.12 Units

    • Seamus Power (+5000) – BetRivers
      • Risk 0.16 to win 8.00 Units

    • Jhonattan Vegas (+8000) – BetRivers
      • Risk 0.10 to win 8.00 Units

    • David Skinns (+15000) – FanDuel
      • Risk 0.06 to win 9.00 Units

    • Harry Hall (+25000) – FanDuel
      • Risk 0.04 to win 10.00 Units

    Total Risk on Outrights: 1.02 Units

    Picks (Top 20):

    • Luke Clanton (+175) – BetMGM
      • Risk 1.00 to win 1.75 Units

    • Ben Griffin (+188) – BetMGM
      • Risk 1.00 to win 1.88 Units

    Total Risk on Top 20s: 2.00 Units

    Picks (Top 40):

    • Andrew Novak (+120) – BetMGM
      • Risk 1.00 to win 1.20 Units

    • Ben Kohles (+130) – BetMGM
      • Risk 1.00 to win 1.30 Units

    Total Risk on Top 40s: 2.00 Units

    As always, all of my placement bets are through BetMGM as they’re one of the only books without dead-heat rules. If you’d like to bet these placements at BetMGM, you can get up to $1500 in Bonus Bets if you don’t win if you’re a first-time user. Must Be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call or Text 1-800-GAMBLER.

    Here’s my link to sign up at BetMGM!

    Total Risk on the John Deere Classic: 5.02 Units 

    Best of luck, and as always you can find me on Twitter @GatorBetting and Instagram @Gator_Sports_Betting.

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