2026 John Deere Classic Odds, Favorites, and Picks at TPC Deere Run
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Ben Griffin and Chris Gotterup head the 2026 John Deere Classic odds board at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. The PGA Tour event runs July 2 through 5, and with several stars resting after a major-heavy stretch, the door is open for a deep group of contenders. Griffin opened around +1300 and Gotterup just behind at +1375 as the two clear favorites in a field that is stronger than usual for this stop.
This is a birdie-fest week. Going low is the price of entry at TPC Deere Run, where the winning score has reached at least 18-under-par in recent years, so course fit rewards elite ball-strikers and hot putters over plodders.
2026 John Deere Classic odds and favorites
The market has Griffin and Gotterup at the top, with a tightly bunched chase pack behind them. The board below reflects early week pricing, and numbers will move as commitments and weather firm up.
| Player | Odds to win |
|---|---|
| Ben Griffin | +1300 |
| Chris Gotterup | +1375 |
| Keith Mitchell | +1750 |
| Keegan Bradley | +2600 |
| J.T. Poston | +2700 |
| Eric Cole | +2700 |
| Jordan Spieth | +2800 |
Gotterup is the headline name as one of the highest-ranked players in the field, and he brings real course history to TPC Deere Run. Griffin has been one of the most consistent producers on Tour this season, which is why he sits atop the number despite the crowded leaderboard this event tends to produce.
Who fits TPC Deere Run
TPC Deere Run is a scoreable, second-shot golf course where approach play and birdie conversion matter more than raw length. The profile favors precise iron players who can attack tucked pins and make a high volume of birdies over four days, because pars rarely move the needle here.
Keith Mitchell fits that mold as a strong ball-striker who can pile up looks, which helps explain his place just behind the co-favorites. Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler bring name recognition and past form at scoreable venues, and both will draw plenty of betting and DFS interest. Defending champion Brian Campbell returns to try to go back-to-back, listed around +2000 to repeat.
Betting and DFS angles for the 2026 John Deere Classic
With a compressed odds board and no overwhelming favorite, this is a week to spread risk. Outright bettors can find value in the +2000 to +4000 range rather than paying up for Griffin or Gotterup, since the John Deere historically produces first-time winners and surprise names who get hot with the putter.
For DFS, prioritize strokes gained approach and birdie-or-better percentage over distance. The optimal builds at TPC Deere Run usually lean on mid-priced ball-strikers who can go low, leaving room to pay up for one or two of the favorites. Young talents in the field add upside, with several first-win candidates capable of a breakthrough on a course that rewards aggression.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 John Deere Classic and where is it played?
The 2026 John Deere Classic is scheduled for July 2 through 5 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. It is a regular PGA Tour FedEx Cup event, with 500 FedEx Cup points going to the winner.
Who is the defending John Deere Classic champion?
Brian Campbell is the defending champion after winning the 2025 edition at TPC Deere Run. He is in the field again this year and is listed around +2000 to defend his title.
What score usually wins the John Deere Classic?
It takes a very low number. The winning total at TPC Deere Run has reached at least 18-under-par in recent years, so contenders need to make birdies in bunches rather than grind out pars to lift the trophy.
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