John Deere Classic prize money at a glance
This page covers 46 editions of the John Deere Classic, 1980–2026. Its purse went from $200,000 in 1980 to $8,800,000 in 2026, 44 times as much, or 11 times after inflation. In 2026 the winner took 18% of the purse: $1,584,000. The lowest winning score on record is -28, by Davis Thompson in 2024. Players who have won it more than once: Steve Stricker (3), Scott Hoch (2), D.A. Weibring (2), David Frost (2). Zach Johnson has earned the most here: $3,456,840 from 24 starts and 1 win.
John Deere Classic purse by year
What 10th place paid at the John Deere Classic
A strong finish that isn't a win, year by year.
Who has earned the most at the John Deere Classic
John Deere Classic champions and purses
Multiple winners: Steve Stricker (3), Scott Hoch (2), D.A. Weibring (2), David Frost (2), Jordan Spieth (2).
| Year | Champion | To par | Purse | Winner's share | In 2026 dollars | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chris Gotterup | -20 | $8,800,000 | $1,584,000 | $1,584,000 | 2026 |
| 2025 | Brian Campbell | -18 | $8,400,000 | $1,512,000 | $1,560,372 | 2025 |
| 2024 | Davis Thompson | -28 | $8,000,000 | $1,440,000 | $1,525,172 | 2024 |
| 2023 | Sepp Straka | -21 | $7,400,000 | $1,332,000 | $1,452,395 | 2023 |
| 2022 | J.T. Poston | -21 | $7,100,000 | $1,278,000 | $1,450,876 | 2022 |
| 2021 | Lucas Glover | -19 | $6,200,000 | $1,116,000 | $1,368,355 | 2021 |
| 2019 | Dylan Frittelli | -21 | $6,000,000 | $1,080,000 | $1,403,527 | 2019 |
| 2018 | Michael Kim | -27 | $5,800,000 | $1,044,000 | $1,381,329 | 2018 |
| 2017 | Bryson DeChambeau | -18 | $5,600,000 | $1,008,000 | $1,366,274 | 2017 |
| 2016 | Ryan Moore | -22 | $4,800,000 | $864,000 | $1,196,037 | 2016 |
| 2015 | Jordan Spieth | -20 | $4,700,000 | $846,000 | $1,185,895 | 2015 |
| 2014 | Brian Harman | -22 | $4,700,000 | $846,000 | $1,187,301 | 2014 |
| 2013 | Jordan Spieth | -19 | $4,600,000 | $828,000 | $1,180,891 | 2013 |
| 2012 | Zach Johnson | -20 | $4,600,000 | $828,000 | $1,198,189 | 2012 |
| 2011 | Steve Stricker | -22 | $4,500,000 | $810,000 | $1,196,397 | 2011 |
| 2010 | Steve Stricker | -26 | $4,400,000 | $792,000 | $1,206,739 | 2010 |
| 2009 | Steve Stricker | -20 | $4,300,000 | $774,000 | $1,198,654 | 2009 |
| 2008 | Kenny Perry | -16 | $4,200,000 | $756,000 | $1,166,616 | 2008 |
| 2007 | Jonathan Byrd | -18 | $4,100,000 | $738,000 | $1,182,561 | 2007 |
| 2006 | John Senden | -19 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,186,630 | 2006 |
| 2005 | Sean O'Hair | -16 | $4,000,000 | $720,000 | $1,224,910 | 2005 |
| 2004 | Mark Hensby | -16 | $3,800,000 | $684,000 | $1,203,144 | 2004 |
| 2003 | Vijay Singh | -16 | $3,500,000 | $630,000 | $1,137,827 | 2003 |
| 2002 | J.P. Hayes | -22 | $3,000,000 | $540,000 | $997,420 | 2002 |
| 2001 | David Gossett | -19 | $2,800,000 | $504,000 | $945,690 | 2001 |
| 2000 | Michael Clark II | -19 | $2,600,000 | $468,000 | $902,959 | 2000 |
| 1999 | J.L. Lewis | -19 | $2,000,000 | $360,000 | $718,039 | 1999 |
| 1998 | Steve Jones | -17 | $1,550,000 | $279,000 | $568,656 | 1998 |
| 1997 | David Toms | -15 | $1,350,000 | $243,000 | $502,969 | 1997 |
| 1996 | Ed Fiori | -12 | $1,200,000 | $216,000 | $457,535 | 1996 |
| 1995 | D.A. Weibring | -13 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $392,455 | 1995 |
| 1994 | Mark McCumber | -15 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $403,465 | 1994 |
| 1993 | David Frost | -21 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $413,986 | 1993 |
| 1992 | David Frost | -14 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $426,205 | 1992 |
| 1991 | D.A. Weibring | -13 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $439,114 | 1991 |
| 1990 | Joey Sindelar | -12 | $1,000,000 | $180,000 | $457,710 | 1990 |
| 1989 | Curt Byrum | -12 | $700,000 | $126,000 | $337,692 | 1989 |
| 1988 | Blaine McCallister | -19 | $600,000 | $108,000 | $303,422 | 1988 |
| 1987 | Kenny Knox | -15 | $500,000 | $90,000 | $263,162 | 1987 |
| 1986 | Mark Wiebe | -12 | $400,000 | $72,000 | $218,245 | 1986 |
| 1985 | Dan Forsman | -13 | $300,000 | $54,000 | $166,790 | 1985 |
| 1984 | Scott Hoch | -14 | $200,000 | $36,000 | $115,136 | 1984 |
| 1983 | Danny Edwards | -14 | $200,000 | $36,000 | $120,088 | 1983 |
| 1982 | Payne Stewart | -12 | $200,000 | $36,000 | $123,945 | 1982 |
| 1981 | Dave Barr | -10 | $200,000 | $36,000 | $131,545 | 1981 |
| 1980 | Scott Hoch | -14 | $200,000 | $36,000 | $145,140 | 1980 |
John Deere Classic prize money FAQ
How much does the winner of the John Deere Classic get?
In 2026 the winner received $1,584,000 from a $8,800,000 purse.
What was the first John Deere Classic winner's share worth in today's dollars?
$36,000 in 1980 is about $145,140 in 2026 dollars.
What is the biggest John Deere Classic payout ever?
$1,584,000 to Chris Gotterup in 2026.
Who has won the John Deere Classic the most?
Steve Stricker, with 3 wins between 1980 and 2026.