Chris Gotterup wins the 2026 John Deere Classic on Sunday after a close finish against Ben Kohles at the Illinois event. Multiple outlets report that Gotterup closes with a strong final round, carding a 9-under 62 that includes nine birdies. His surge allows him to overtake his competitors and secure the title by a narrow margin, with at least one report describing victory by one shot and another framing it as a come-from-behind win. The final scoring places him at 20 under par.
Coverage also highlights the significance of the win within Gotterup’s season. Sources state that the victory is his fifth career PGA Tour title and his fifth PGA Tour win, or third tournament win of 2026, depending on how the outlets count his season totals. One outlet notes that despite the wins, his PGA Tour earnings ranking is only eighth. Other reports focus on a late-round incident involving Kohles, describing it as a key moment in the outcome. Overall, the different accounts agree on Gotterup’s late-round scoring, the closeness of the finish, and the title’s impact on his 2026 record.
