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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.

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In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere, Patrick Adler's drive on the 350-yard, par-4 14th hole traveled 343 yards into the right rough, leaving 48 yards to the hole. His 50-yard approach landed on the left green 5 feet 9 inches from the cup, and he made the 5-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Patrick Adler drains 6-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere, Jimmy Stanger's drive on the 350-yard, par-4 14th went 335 yards into the left rough, leaving 56 feet 10 inches to the hole. His 84-foot-6-inch shot from the rough landed on the left green 28 feet 3 inches from the cup, and he made the 28-foot-3-inch putt for birdie.

Jimmy Stanger sinks 28-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Dylan Frittelli's drive on the 494-yard, par-4 15th went 322 yards into the left fairway, his 164-yard approach landed on the right green 29 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 29-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

Dylan Frittelli drains 30-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere, Stephan Jaeger's drive on the 478-yard, par-4 fourth hole traveled 297 yards into the right bunker, leaving 169 yards to the hole. His 173-yard approach from the fairway bunker landed on the left green 11 feet 7 inches from the cup, and he made the 11-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

Stephan Jaeger drains 12-foot birdie putt on No. 4 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere, Tom Kim's drive on the 544-yard, par-5 17th hole traveled 367 yards into the right fairway, leaving 177 yards to the pin. His 174-yard approach landed on the right green 15 feet 2 inches from the hole. Kim's first putt missed from 16 feet 11 inches and left him 17 inches short, and he made the 17-inch putt for birdie.

Tom Kim reaches par-5 No. 17 in two, makes birdie at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson's drive on the 466-yard, par-4 18th traveled 279 yards into the left fairway, his 194-yard approach landed on the left green 11 feet from the hole, and he made the 11-foot putt for birdie.

Zach Johnson's 194-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 18 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere, Chris Gotterup's tee shot on the par-3 16th hole landed on the left green 15 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the 15-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Chris Gotterup drains 16-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Emiliano Grillo's drive on the 494-yard, par-4 15th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 189 yards to the hole. His 187-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left green 23 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the 23-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Emiliano Grillo sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Tony Finau's drive on the 544-yard, par-5 17th traveled 355 yards into the right fairway, his 194-yard shot from the fairway landed on the right green 16 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 16-foot-4-inch putt for eagle.

Tony Finau drains 16-foot eagle putt on No. 17 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere, Rickie Fowler's drive on the 494-yard, par-4 15th hole found the left fairway 321 yards out, leaving 175 yards to the pin. His 164-yard approach landed on the left green 34 feet 4 inches from the cup, and he made the 34-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Rickie Fowler sinks 34-foot putt for birdie on No. 15 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Harry Higgs's drive on the 494-yard, par-4 15th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 189 yards to the hole. His 175-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left green 42 feet 1 inch from the cup, and he made the 42-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Harry Higgs drains 42-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Harry Higgs's drive on the 406-yard, par-4 13th went 278 yards into the right fairway, his 134-yard approach landed on the left green 24 feet 10 inches from the hole, and he made the 24-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

Harry Higgs drains 25-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Hank Lebioda's tee shot on the 191-yard, par-3 third hole landed on the right green 22 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 22-foot 3-inch putt for birdie.

Hank Lebioda drains 22-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter's drive on the 466-yard, par-4 18th hole went 325 yards into the left bunker, his 166-yard approach from the fairway bunker landed on the left green 55 feet 6 inches from the hole, and he made the 55-foot-6-inch putt for birdie.

Aldrich Potgieter drains 56-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Keegan Bradley's drive on the 436-yard, par-4 eighth hole traveled 351 yards into the left bunker, his 84-yard approach from the fairway bunker landed on the left green 28 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 28-foot-3-inch putt for birdie.

Keegan Bradley sinks 28-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2026 John Deere Classic, Tony Finau's drive on the 436-yard, par-4 eighth hole traveled 351 yards into the left fairway, leaving 87 yards to the hole. His 95-yard approach landed on the left green 23 feet 9 inches from the cup, and he made the 23-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Tony Finau sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at John Deere

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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.

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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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