2025 John Deere Classic betting tips: Who I’m bucking at TPC Deere Run

Resident tipster Tom Jacobs picks out his top John Deere Classic betting tips ahead of the PGA Tour event.

Previously called the Quad Cities Open, the John Deere Classic marks the final stateside stop before a big fortnight across the pond, starting with the Genesis Scottish Open, precursor to the season’s final major at Royal Portrush.

To help attract the strongest field possible, the tournament sponsors a charter flight from Quad Cities International Airport on Sunday night that arrives in Britain on Monday morning.

The tournament is renowned for its low scoring, with only three of the past 15 winners not finishing 20-under-par or below. American Davis Thompson registered his first PGA Tour victory last time around in spectacular fashion with a dominant four-stroke victory on 28-under par, the lowest 72-hole score in the tournament’s history.

Before diving into my John Deere Classic betting tips for the week, here’s everything else you need to know…

John Deere Classic key details

Venue: TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois (Par 71 – 7,289 yards)

Format: 72-hole strokeplay with 36-hole cut

Purse: $8.4m with the winner receiving an estimated $1.5m

FedEx Cup points: 500

Favorite: TBC

Defending champion: Davis Thompson (USA), -28

Most wins: D.A. Weibring (USA), Steve Stricker (USA); 3

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How to watch the John Deere Classic

US viewers can catch all the action on the Golf Channel.

All times EDT

Thursday, July 03: The Golf Channel, TBC
Friday, July 04: The Golf Channel, TBC
Saturday, July 05: The Golf Channel, TBC
Sunday, July 06: The Golf Channel, TBC

UK viewers can catch all the action on Sky Sports Golf.

All times BST

Thursday, July 03: Sky Sports Golf, 19.00
Friday, July 04: Sky Sports Golf, 19.00
Saturday, July 05: Sky Sports Golf, 17.00
Sunday, July 06: Sky Sports Golf, 17.00

John Deere Classic tee times

Tee times and groupings can be found here.

John Deere Classic betting tips

Coming Monday.