The 2024 John Deere Classic concluded with a spectacular finish at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, showcasing impressive performances from both established and rising golf talents.
The John Deere Classic lived up to expectations with exciting play throughout the four days of competition.
Davis Thompson emerged as the champion, securing his first PGA Tour title in dominant fashion. Thompson’s performance t the John Deere Classic was nothing short of remarkable, as he set a new 72-hole scoring record for the tournament with a total of 28-under 256, breaking the previous record by one stroke.
His final round at the John Deere Classic was particularly impressive, featuring a blistering start with five birdies in the first six holes. Thompson’s victory was sealed with a 7-under 64 on Sunday, which included a spectacular 45-foot birdie putt on the opening hole.
Thompson’s win at the John Deere Classic was characterized by his consistent and aggressive play throughout the tournament. He maintained a strong lead during the final round, ultimately clinching a four-shot victory.
His exceptional performance not only earned him the prestigious title but also secured his entry into the next three major tournaments, including the British Open at Royal Troon and his debut at the Masters next April.
While Thompson dominated the leaderboard of the John Deere Classic, other players also delivered noteworthy performances. C.T. Pan, Luke Clanton, and Michael Thorbjornsen tied for second place, each shooting an impressive 63 in the final round.
Pan’s strong finish, including birdies on the 16th and 17th holes, earned him a spot in the upcoming British Open. Notably, Luke Clanton, a Florida State sophomore, became the first amateur since 1958 to finish in the top 10 in consecutive PGA Tour starts, highlighting the emergence of young talent in professional golf.
John Deere Classic: Full leaderboard and money breakdown
Below is the full leaderboard and money list for the John Deere Classic, players below:
- 1 Davis Thompson -28 $1,440,000
- T2 Michael Thorbjornsen -24 $712,000
- T2 Luke Clanton (a) -24 $0
- T2 C.T. Pan -24 $712,000
- T5 Ben Griffin -23 $360,000
- T5 Carson Young -23 $360,000
- T7 Andrew Novak -21 $252,500
- T7 Denny McCarthy -21 $252,500
- T7 Hayden Springer -21 $252,500
- T7 Eric Cole -21 $252,500
- T7 Aaron Rai -21 $252,500
- T12 Brendon Todd -20 $171,600
- T12 Sungjae Im -20 $171,600
- T12 Chan Kim -20 $171,600
- T12 Harry Hall -20 $171,600
- T12 Sami Valimaki -20 $171,600
- 17 Seamus Power -19 $138,000
- T18 Ben Silverman -18 $126,000
- T18 Keith Mitchell -18 $126,000
- T20 Mac Meissner -17 $106,000
- T20 Kevin Yu -17 $106,000
- T20 Jhonattan Vegas -17 $106,000
- T23 Jason Day -16 $83,600
- T23 Lucas Glover -16 $83,600
- T23 J.J. Spaun -16 $83,600
- T26 Zach Johnson -15 $64,200
- T26 Max Greyserman -15 $64,200
- T26 Jordan Spieth -15 $64,200
- T26 Rico Hoey -15 $64,200
- T30 Pierceson Coody -14 $56,000
- T30 J.T. Poston -14 $56,000
- T32 Mark Hubbard -13 $51,200
- T32 Chesson Hadley -13 $51,200
- T34 Brice Garnett -12 $39,200
- T34 Doug Ghim -12 $39,200
- T34 Sam Ryder -12 $39,200
- T34 Hayden Buckley -12 $39,200
- T34 S.H. Kim -12 $39,200
- T34 Patrick Rodgers -12 $39,200
- T34 Sam Stevens -12 $39,200
- T34 Robby Shelton -12 $39,200
- T34 Adam Svensson -12 $39,200
- T34 Joshua Creel -12 $39,200
- T44 Chandler Phillips -11 $29,200
- T44 Trace Crowe -11 $29,200
- T46 Kevin Dougherty -10 $23,280
- T46 Joel Dahmen -10 $23,280
- T46 Zac Blair -10 $23,280
- T46 Kevin Streelman -10 $23,280
- T46 Adrien Dumont de Chassart -10 $23,280
- T46 Ben Taylor -10 $23,280
- T52 Ben Kohles -9 $18,925
- T52 Dylan Frittelli -9 $18,925
- T52 Nico Echavarria -9 $18,925
- T52 Blaine Hale, Jr. -9 $18,925
- T52 Bill Haas -9 $18,925
- T52 Stewart Cink -9 $18,925
- T52 Jake Knapp -9 $18,925
- T52 Ryo Hisatsune -9 $18,925
- T52 James Hahn -9 $18,925
- T61 Kevin Chappell -8 $17,195
- T61 Thorbjorn Oleson -8 $17,195
- T61 Kyle Westmoreland -8 $17,195
- T61 Henrik Norlander -8 $17,195
- T61 Sepp Straka -8 $17,195
- T61 Roger Sloan -8 $17,195
- T61 Bud Cauley -8 $17,195
- T61 David Lipsky -8 $17,195
- T61 Austin Smotherman -8 $17,195
- T61 Scott Gutschewski -8 $17,195
- T61 Beau Hossler -8 $17,195
- 72 Wilson Furr -7 $16,240.00
- T73 Justin Suh -6 $16,000.00
- T73 Justin Lower -6 $16,000.00
- T75 Ryan Palmer -5 $15,680.00
- T75 Matt NeSmith -5 $15,680.00
- 77 Lee Hodges -4 $15,440.00
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