Ben Kohles heartbreaking final hole costs him John Deere Classic
A single swing undoes a flawless tournament: Kohles’ final-hole collapse stuns golf world
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Ben Kohles lost the John Deere Classic after a final-hole mistake, ending his matchup with Scottie Scheffler. Coverage highlights Chris Gotterup’s controversial penalty-area play as a pivotal moment in the match.
Outlets including *Yahoo Sports*, *Golf Channel*, *CBS Sports*, and *New York Post* focus on the dramatic turnaround, with commentators reacting to Gotterup’s bold move. Kohles’ performance had matched Scheffler’s win record, but the final hole erased his momentum.
Analysis centers on whether Gotterup’s play will reshape perceptions of his underrated career. Watch for reactions from Kohles and Scheffler, potential fallout on Gotterup’s rising profile, and how this result impacts the PGA Tour’s 2026 season standings.
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Quick answers
Did Ben Kohles win the John Deere Classic?
No. Kohles lost on the final hole, handing the victory to Chris Gotterup.
What was Chris Gotterup’s controversial move?
Coverage describes a 'risky penalty area gamble' that commentators called unexpected or bold.
How does this affect Kohles’ PGA Tour ranking?
Coverage does not yet specify changes to rankings, but Kohles’ first win tied with Scheffler was noted before the loss.
Coverage (4)
- Chris Gotterup's Risky Penalty Area Gamble Leaves Commentators Speechless Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Oh, Deere: Ben Kohles rinses another chance at first PGA Tour win Golf Channel · 3h ago
- Despite matching Scottie Scheffler win for win, Chris Gotterup is still flying under the radar CBS Sports · 3h ago
- Ben Kohles heartbreaking final hole costs him John Deere Classic New York Post · 3h ago
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