John Deere Classic 2025: Course and current form stats

• Low-scoring parkland venue in Illinois

• Take Poston [33/1] to claim second win at Deere Run

• Coody [40/1] a strong each-way contender

Tournament and Course Notes

TPC Deere Run joined the PGA Tour calendar in July 2000, just a few months after the course was opened. Since then, it has been part of the annual schedule, with the exception of 2020 when the Covid pandemic led to its cancellation.

With many of golf's leading stars preparing to travel to the UK to compete in this year's Open Championship, the entry list for this week's event in Illinois is relatively modest. Just three members of the world's top-30 are taking part.

TPC Deere Run is a gently undulating course with Bentgrass fairways and greens, and laid out 650 feet above sea level. Water hazards come into play on just four holes, at this traditional parkland layout.

Following the 2021 edition, the course underwent a comprehensive renovation of its bunkers which were completely rebuilt. TPC Deere Run, which is a truly rural venue, is built on the site of a former Arabian horse farm.

The average-winning 72-hole total for the last 15 John Deere Classics is 262.27, which is 21.73 under par. Just 12 months ago, winner Davis Thompson was 28 under par (256), which illustrates that a hot putter is necessary for any aspiring champion.

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Five To Watch

In a mediocre field such as this, few golfers stand out as potential title contenders.

But one player who does appear to be a cut above the rest, regarding current form, is Ben Griffin 16/117.00.

The 29-year-old, who resides in Georgia, has won twice on Tour this year and is currently sixth in the FedEx Cup standings.

Three other Americans worth noting are JT Poston 33/134.00, Denny McCarthy 28/129.00 and Lucas Glover 45/146.00.

Poston is a former winner at TPC Deere Run and a three-time champion on the PGA Tour, including last October's Shriners Children's Open. His best finish of 2025, so far, is tied-fifth in the PGA Championship.

Meanwhile, McCarthy is becoming a course specialist: His last three visits to TPC Deere Run all yielded top-10 finishes.

And in his most recent outing two weeks' ago he finished in a tie-for-12th at TPC River Highlands (Signature Event) which is another low-scoring venue.

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As for former US Open champion Glover, the 45-year-old is a six-time winner on Tour, including this event in 2021.

Although not the most consistent of pros, Glover has posted four T10s this season and can't be ruled out in Illinois.

Finally, why not consider Pierceson Coody 40/141.00 who is enjoying a strong season on the Korn Ferry Tour.

The 25-year-old is currently fifth in the Tour's overall standings for 2025, thanks to six T10s that include a trio of podium finishes.

While Coody is an unlikely champion this week, he's appears to be worth an each-way flutter and is almost certain to return to the PGA Tour in 2026.

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Stroke Averages

Lowest Eight At TPC Deere Run (2019-24)
Average .... (Rounds)
67.22: Lucas Glover (18)
67.50: Denny McCarthy (16)
67.56: Seamus Power (16)
67.67: Sung Jae Im (12)
67.75: JT Poston (16)
67.81: Mark Hubbard (16)
67.93: Adam Schenk (15)
67.94: Adam Svensson (16)
Min. No. of Rounds = 10
Only those entered this week are included in table

The Punter's preview for the 2025 John Deere Classic

MC* - Missed Additional 54-Hole Cut

Note: List Contains Leading Reserves