As the PGA Tour heads to the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois, the field looks notably weak following the U.S. Open. This year, Ben Griffin emerges as the +1500 favorite at FanDuel, marking his second consecutive year as the pre-tournament favorite, a feat last achieved by Jordan Spieth in 2014-15.

Key Highlights:

• The last time a pre-tournament favorite won was Jordan Spieth in 2015.
• Griffin missed the cut last year after finishing T5 in his debut at this event in 2024.
• He has three wins in 2025 and four Top 10 finishes this season, including a T10 at the recent Travelers Championship.

Among the other contenders:

• Tom Kim has seen significant betting action, dropping from +4000 to +2500 after recent strong performances.
• Brian Campbell, the defending champion, struggles this year without a Top 10 finish in 18 starts and is at +22500 to repeat.
• Zac Blair and Blades Brown are notable prop bets, with odds of +500 and +100 respectively for Top 20 and Top 40 finishes.

Jordan Spieth looks to regain form with odds of +3300, hoping to win for the first time since 2022. Davis Thompson, who has held the 54-hole lead in the past two tournaments, is a potential dark horse at +5000.

The event, which has not seen a repeat winner since Steve Stricker in 2011, promises to be competitive, especially with Jackson Koivun, a former Auburn star making his PGA Tour debut at +2200 after a strong amateur career.

With intriguing storylines and betting opportunities, the John Deere Classic is set to captivate golf fans this week.