Chris Gotterup Drains 11th-Hole Birdie to Reach 17 Under at John Deere Classic
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 5
Chris Gotterup Drains 11th-Hole Birdie to Reach 17 Under at John Deere Classic
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 5
Summary
17-under Chris Gotterup pulled level with Ben Kohles after escaping trouble on the par-4 11th, hitting a bold shot from the penalty area onto the green and converting the birdie.
The move capped a charge that began with a 5-under 30 on the front nine, including four birdies at Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 7, after he had started Sunday two shots behind.
The 26-year-old arrived as the highest-ranked player in the field and has a strong history at TPC Deere Run, where a 2022 sponsor exemption led to a T4 finish and helped launch his PGA Tour career.
Gotterup also said the PGA Tour's planned 2028 two-tier system could threaten events like the John Deere Classic, though he noted the tournament could avoid that fate if it becomes a signature event.