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Thompson Tops John Deere Classic at 15 Under Heading Into Final Round

Thompson, who shot rounds of 68-63-67, will chase a second straight title that no golfer has won since Steve Stricker’s run ended in 2011.

Max Homa of the United States plays his shot from the 15th tee during the third round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Thompson carded rounds of 68, 63 and 67 to lead at 15 under par after Saturday’s third round.
  • David Lipsky, Max Homa, Brian Campbell and Emiliano Grillo sit one stroke back at 14 under as the final round looms.
  • The event features an $8.4 million purse with the winner earning $1.512 million and payouts extending to 70th place.
  • A successful defense would make Thompson the first back-to-back champion since Steve Stricker’s three-peat from 2009 to 2011.
  • The champion also secures 500 FedEx Cup points, OWGR points, a two-year PGA Tour exemption and major championship berths.