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Check out all the best shots from the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, featuring Jordan Spieth, Max Homa, Zach Johnson and Rickie Fowler, among others.
 

Highlights | Round 1 | John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, 50-year-old Iowa native Zach Johnson shoots a 7-under 64 and sits T3, trailing by one, after Thursday.

Zach Johnson's Round 1 highlights from John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere, Davis Riley made a hole-in-one on the 150-yard, par-3 16th hole.

Davis Riley aces No. 16 at John Deere

Ahead of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Jordan Spieth reflects on his victories at the John Deere Classic in 2013 and 2015, and shares how returning to the venue brings back positive memories rather than the "scar tissue" some other courses have left behind.

Jordan Spieth looks back on victories two victories at John Deere

Ahead of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Preston Stout discusses the impact of PGA TOUR University, noting that while the opportunity to secure a professional job right after graduation adds pressure, it also serves as a great incentive for players to stay in school and enjoy the collegiate team experience.

Preston Stout on balancing PGA TOUR University pressure, opportunity

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In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, Troy Merritt's drive on the 550-yard, par-5 second hole traveled 300 yards into the right rough, leaving 237 yards to the hole. His 144-yard shot from the rough found the left fairway, and his 88-yard approach landed on the right green 14 feet 1 inch from the cup. Merritt made the 14-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Troy Merritt's 88-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 2 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Camilo Villegas's tee shot on the 164-yard, par-3 16th hole landed on the right green 10 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 10-foot-3-inch putt for birdie.

Camilo Villegas hits tee shot to 10 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, Patrick Fishburn's drive on the 369-yard, par-4 14th hole traveled 351 yards into the right rough, leaving 39 yards to the hole. His 47-yard approach landed on the left green 48 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the 48-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Patrick Fishburn sinks 49-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, Lucas Glover's drive on the 565-yard, par-5 17th hole traveled 327 yards, leaving 261 yards to the hole. His 62-yard shot from the rough found the right rough, advancing 200 yards. Glover's 203-yard approach landed on the right green 9 feet 11 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

Lucas Glover's 203-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 17 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, Davis Thompson's drive on the 436-yard, par-4 eighth hole traveled 320 yards into the left fairway, his 117-yard approach landed on the right green 6 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 6-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Davis Thompson's 117-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 8 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, Max Homa's drive on the 436-yard, par-4 eighth hole traveled 321 yards into the right fairway, his 105-yard approach landed on the right green 27 feet from the hole, and he made the 27-foot putt for birdie.

Max Homa sinks 27-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, Mackenzie Hughes's tee shot on the 164-yard, par-3 seventh hole landed on the right green 11 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 11-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Mackenzie Hughes hits tee shot to 12 feet, sets up birdie on No. 7 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, Lee Hodges's drive on the 425-yard, par-4 first hole went 296 yards into the right fairway, his 137-yard approach landed on the left green 26 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made the 26-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Lee Hodges sinks 27-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, Max McGreevy's drive on the 369-yard, par-4 14th hole traveled 277 yards into the right fairway, his 92-yard approach landed on the right green 6 feet 6 inches from the hole, and he made the 6-foot-6-inch putt for birdie.

Max McGreevy's 92-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, Davis Thompson's drive on the 501-yard, par-4 fourth hole went 284 yards into the right fairway, his 201-yard approach landed on the left green 28 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 28-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

Davis Thompson sinks 28-foot birdie putt on No. 4 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, Lee Hodges's drive on the 369-yard, par-4 14th went 288 yards into the right rough, leaving 84 yards to the hole. His 70-yard approach landed on the right green 40 feet from the cup, and he made the 40-foot putt for birdie.

Lee Hodges sinks a 40-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Jackson Koivun's drive on the 550-yard, par-5 second hole went 356 yards into the left fairway, his 194-yard approach landed in the right rough 14 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he holed the 14-foot-8-inch shot from the rough for eagle.

Jackson Koivun holes 15-foot shot from rough for eagle on No. 2 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Taylor Pendrith's drive on the 440-yard, par-4 11th hole traveled 288 yards into the left intermediate rough, leaving 151 yards to the hole. His 147-yard approach from the rough landed in the left fairway 28 feet 9 inches from the cup, and he made the 28-foot-9-inch shot for birdie.

Taylor Pendrith holes 29-foot shot for birdie on No. 11 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, David Lipsky's tee shot on the 192-yard, par-3 12th hole landed on the left green, 21 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 21-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

David Lipsky sinks 21-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Eric Cole's drive on the 425-yard, par-4 first hole traveled 292 yards into the right fairway, his 133-yard approach landed on the right green 35 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 35-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Eric Cole drains 36-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Keith Mitchell's drive on the 489-yard, par-4 ninth hole traveled 356 yards into the right intermediate rough, leaving 132 yards to the hole. His 142-yard approach landed on the right green 29 feet 11 inches from the cup, and he made the 29-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Keith Mitchell sinks 30-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere, Matt Kuchar's tee shot on the 164-yard, par-3 16th landed on the left green 27 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 27-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

Matt Kuchar sinks 27-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Keita Nakajima's tee shot on the 192-yard, par-3 12th hole landed on the right green 31 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he made the 31-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Keita Nakajima sinks 31-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at John Deere

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Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman has identified three players with the skill set to win the 2026 John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run.

Running with Rick: Three players who can win John Deere

Jackson Koivun makes his debut as a PGA TOUR member at the 2026 John Deere Classic. Take a journey through his origins in the game from California’s Santa Teresa Golf Club to Auburn University, where he was a three-time SEC Player of the Year and earned his TOUR card via PGA TOUR University Accelerated. 

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Go behind-the-scenes with Viktor Hovland after his playoff win at the 2026 Travelers Championship. Follow along as the Norwegian takes part in the trophy ceremony, celebrates with fans and signs flags in the clubhouse.

Mic’d Up with Viktor Hovland after winning Travelers

Watch as the Norwegian broadcasters couldn't contain their excitement as Viktor Hovland captured his eighth PGA TOUR title at the 2026 Travelers Championship in a Monday playoff over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

Norwegian broadcasters hyped for Viktor Hovland’s playoff victory at Travelers

Check out the top five bets that cashed at the 2026 Travelers Championship, including top finishes from Corey Conners and Collin Morikawa, plus Viktor Hovland's playoff win.

Golfbet Recap: Best bets that hit at Travelers

Prior to the 2026 Travelers Championship, Michael Kim has a local ESPN radio host caddie for him during the Wednesday pro-am. Follow along as they discuss how the opportunity came about and read the greens at TPC River Highlands.

Michael Kim has local fan caddie at Travelers pro-am

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