Is Scottie Scheffler playing at the John Deere Classic?

Scottie Scheffler will not be competing in the 2025 John Deere Classic. The World No. 1's has instead decided to rest and prepare ahead of the final men’s major of the season, The Open Championship, scheduled later in July at Royal Portrush.

Scheffler’s absence from the John Deere Classic was expected, given his packed schedule and strong performances throughout the season. So far in 2025, he has won three PGA TOUR titles, including a Major championship victory at the PGA Championship. His most recent start came at the Travelers Championship, where he was successful, before announcing his break.

By not participating in the John Deere Classic, Scheffler joins other top players who have also decided to take a break ahead of The Open. The Texas native remains a top contender in the FedExCup standings and is amongst the season’s top performers.

The John Deere Classic, held at TPC Deere Run in Illinois, typically attracts top players, but players like Scheffler often adjust their schedules around Majors. Scottie Scheffler’s focus will now shift toward preparing for Royal Portrush, where he will aim to win his second major title of the year.

How has Scottie Scheffler’s 2025 season been so far?

Scottie Scheffler has performed well on the PGA TOUR throughout the 2025 season. He has registered multiple top-10 finishes and secured three wins, including a major title. His performances have consistently placed him among the top earners on tour.

In the 2025 season so far, Scheffler has managed to officially earn $15,869,483, and is still ranked on top of the FedEx Cup standings. The following is a breakdown of his 2025 season results so far:

• AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: T9, $535,000
• WM Phoenix Open: T25, $69,197
• The Genesis Invitational: T3, $1,200,000
• Arnold Palmer Invitational: T11, $451,250
• THE PLAYERS Championship: T20, $240,250
• Texas Children’s Houston Open: T2, $845,500
• Masters Tournament: 4, $1,008,000
• RBC Heritage: T8, $580,000
• THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson: 1, $1,782,000
• PGA Championship: 1, $3,420,000
• Charles Schwab Challenge: T4, $427,500
• The Memorial Tournament: 1, $4,000,000
• U.S. Open: T7, $615,786
• Travelers Championship: T6, $695,000