Name: Ben Kohles finds water on 72nd hole, Gotterup wins by one at John Deere
Uploaded: 2026-07-05T21:53:49.000Z
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Description: In the final round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Ben Kohles, tied with Chris Gotterup on the 72nd fairway, finds the water with his second shot. After taking his drop, Kohles has a chance to save par to force a playoff. Kohles misses the par putt and Gotterup earns his third PGA TOUR title of 2026.

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In the final round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Ben Kohles, tied with Chris Gotterup on the 72nd fairway, finds the water with his second shot. After taking his drop, Kohles has a chance to save par to force a playoff. Kohles misses the par putt and Gotterup earns his third PGA TOUR title of 2026.

Ben Kohles finds water on 72nd hole, Gotterup wins by one at John Deere

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Chris Gotterup gets up-and-down from 93 yards for birdie on No. 13 at John Deere

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Ben Kohles's 142-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 8 at John Deere

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Chris Gotterup's 76-yard approach sets up birdie at John Deere

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Ben Kohles gets up-and-down from 128 yards for birdie on No. 6 at John Deere

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Ben Kohles gets up-and-down from 173 yards for birdie on No. 15 at John Deere

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Chris Gotterup's 94-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

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Chris Gotterup's 127-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 5 at John Deere

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Ben Kohles drains 4-foot putt for birdie on No. 2 at John Deere

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