Chris Gotterup has significantly increased his career earnings, moving past the $7 million mark after securing a victory at the John Deere Classic. The tournament, held on July 5 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, saw Gotterup claim a winner’s check of $1,584,000. This win propelled him back into the top 10 on the money list, placing him eighth overall.
Gotterup’s performance at the John Deere Classic marks his fifth career win, adding to his previous successes this season at the Sony Open and the WM Phoenix Open. Before this recent victory, he had dropped to 14th on the money list, making his resurgence into the top ranks a notable achievement.
Significant Moves on the Money List
The John Deere Classic provided an opportunity for several players to improve their standings on the PGA Tour money list. While many top-ranked players were not competing, others capitalized on the event to make substantial gains.
Max Homa, who finished as the runner-up, moved from 76th to 53rd on the money list. A trio of players tied for third place also saw significant jumps: Lucas Glover climbed from 98th to 83rd, Lee Hodges advanced from 121st to 90th, and Ben Kohles improved from 140th to 104th.
The prize fund for the John Deere Classic totaled $8.8 million, with 79 players making the cut and earning a paycheck. Gotterup’s first-place prize of $1.584 million was the largest share of this fund. Homa, as the runner-up, received $959,200, while Glover, Hodges, and Kohles each earned $466,400 for their tied third-place finish.
PGA Tour Millionaires Club Expands
The PGA Tour Millionaires Club has expanded its membership this season, with 92 players now having earned $1 million or more. Lucas Glover and Lee Hodges are among the latest to join this group, reaching seven figures in earnings.
The money list further details the financial success of many golfers this season. Currently, 61 players have accumulated $2 million or more, 42 players have exceeded $3 million, 29 have topped $4 million, and 20 players have earned $5 million or more.
Despite the significant movements lower down the list, the top seven positions remained unchanged after the John Deere Classic. Scottie Scheffler continues to lead the money list with over $15.1 million in earnings. Other top earners include Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Collin Morikawa, Rory McIlroy, and Akshay Bhatia.
The money list is expected to see further reshuffling in the coming weeks as players compete in the Scottish Open and the British Open. These two events offer substantial prize money, with $26 million or more collectively available. The Scottish Open, scheduled for July 9-12, has a purse of $9 million, with the winner set to receive $1,620,000. The purse for the British Open, taking place from July 16-19, will be announced during the week of the tournament, but last year’s event had a purse of $17 million.
| Pos. | Golfer | Score | Earnings |
| 1 | Chris Gotterup | -20 | $1,584,000 |
| 2 | Max Homa | -19 | $959,200 |
| T3 | Ben Kohles | -18 | $466,400 |
| T3 | Lucas Glover | -18 | $466,400 |
| T3 | Lee Hodges | -18 | $466,400 |
| T6 | Mac Meissner | -17 | $297,000 |
| T6 | Jackson Suber | -17 | $297,000 |
| T6 | Doug Ghim | -17 | $297,000 |
| T9 | Ryo Hisatsune | -16 | $239,800 |
| T9 | Zach Johnson | -16 | $239,800 |
| T9 | Zac Blair | -16 | $239,800 |
| T12 | Christiaan Bezuidenhout | -15 | $187,000 |
| T12 | Tyler Duncan | -15 | $187,000 |
| T12 | Blades Brown | -15 | $187,000 |
The John Deere Classic holds the distinction of having the second-longest title sponsorship on the PGA Tour. Gotterup’s recent victory brings his total earnings to $7,400,968, placing him just ahead of Jacob Bridgeman on the money list.
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Source: sports.yahoo.com
