John Deere Classic has produced the most first-time winners on the PGA Tour with 24

The John Deere Classic holds the PGA Tour record for producing the most first-time winners, with 24 players having claimed their maiden Tour victory at the event. Notable names on that list include Jordan Spieth, who won in 2013 at age 19, Bryson DeChambeau, Brian Harman, David Toms, and Payne Stewart. Heading into Sunday's final round in 2026, five players including amateur Preston Stout are in the top 10 and in contention for their first PGA Tour win.