Top 5 golfers to watch at the 2024 John Deere Classic ft. Jordan Spieth

The PGA Tour heads to Silvis, Illinois, this week for the 2024 John Deere Classic, set to take place from Thursday, July 4, to Sunday, July 7, at TPC Deere Run. With a 156-player field, the tournament will see a mix of up-and-coming talent and seasoned pros. Though the event lacks many of the biggest names in golf, it will feature notable players like Jordan Spieth and Jason Day. Here’s a look at five golfers to keep an eye on at the 2024 John Deere Classic.

1) Sepp Straka

Sepp Straka enters the 2024 John Deere Classic as the defending champion, having clinched a two-shot victory over Alex Smalley and Brendon Todd last year to secure his second PGA Tour title. As the highest-ranked player in the field this week, all eyes will be on Straka to see if he can replicate his success and become the first golfer since Steve Stricker to win back-to-back titles at TPC Deere Run.

2) Jason Day

Jason Day, a prominent name in golf, will be making his first appearance at the John Deere Classic since 2011. Although he has yet to finish in the top 10 at this event, Day remains a strong contender. His most recent top-10 finish came at the Wells Fargo Championship. Since then, Day has struggled to place in the top 30 and even missed the cut at the US Open. This week, he will be looking to turn things around and make a significant impact at TPC Deere Run.

3) Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth is a two-time winner of the John Deere Classic, with victories in 2013 and 2015, both of which were decided in playoffs. Spieth, who was just 19 when he first won here, is returning to TPC Deere Run for the first time since his 2015 triumph. Since his last victory at the 2022 RBC Heritage, Spieth has been winless and will be eager to end his drought at a venue where he has had considerable success.

4) Sungjae Im

Sungjae Im is one of the top contenders for this year’s John Deere Classic, with odds of 14-1 to win, according to CBS Sports. In his last five starts, Im has shown a mix of form, missing the cut at both the PGA Championship and the US Open, but securing top-10 finishes in his other three tournaments. His consistent performance makes him a player to watch this week.

5) Aaron Rai

Aaron Rai came close to winning his first PGA Tour title at last week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic but fell short in the final round. Despite this setback, Rai’s performance indicates that he is in strong form and could be a serious contender at TPC Deere Run. This week presents another opportunity for Rai to cross the final hurdle and capture his maiden PGA Tour victory.

As the 2024 John Deere Classic unfolds, these five players will be key figures to watch, each with their own storylines and potential for success.