John Deere Classic 2026 Round 2 Tee Times: Fowler Chases First Win in Three Seasons
The 2026 John Deere Classic moves into its second round on Friday, July 3 at TPC Deere Run, with the cut on the line for much of the field. Here's what to know heading into Round 2.
Fowler's Long Road Back
Rickie Fowler is the storyline of the week. His last PGA Tour victory came on July 2, 2023 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic — three full seasons ago. After showing signs of a resurgence this year, Fowler heads into Friday's second round with renewed momentum. He tees off at 8:24 a.m. ET from Tee No. 10 alongside Keith Mitchell and Zach Johnson.
Japanese Players to Watch
Four Japanese players are competing this week, each representing a different stage of PGA Tour development:
- Takumi Kanaya – 7:40 a.m., Tee No. 1 - Kensei Hirata – 9:08 a.m., Tee No. 1 - Keita Nakajima – 9:41 a.m., Tee No. 1 - Ryo Hisatsune – 1:56 p.m., Tee No. 1
Other Notable Groups
Jordan Spieth tees off at 1:45 p.m. from Tee No. 1 with Ben Griffin and Jackson Koivun. Max Homa and Davis Thompson share a 1:34 p.m. group from Tee No. 10.
How to Watch
- Golf Channel: 4–7 p.m. ET - ESPN+ / PGA Tour Live: Streaming from 7:45 a.m. ET
Strokeslab Take
TPC Deere Run rewards precision over power — SG: APP and SG: OTT are the primary differentiators here. Fowler's improved approach play this season is the key metric to track as he pursues that elusive return to the winner's circle.
Whether Fowler's resurgence shows up in his Strokes Gained numbers will tell us a lot about his true form heading into the back half of the season — and whether this week could finally end his victory drought.
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