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Ben Kohles’ heartbreaking final hole costs him John Deere Classic - then it gets worse
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Ben Kohles lost the John Deere Classic after a costly mistake on the final hole, where his approach shot landed in the water, leading to a missed par putt and a missed short putt for second place.
- Kohles needed a par on the 18th hole to force a playoff or a birdie to win outright but ended up losing the tournament and $316,800 in prize money.
- Despite the disappointing finish, Kohles expressed pride in his overall performance throughout the week and reflected on learning from the experience.
- This was Kohles' third time in a final group on the PGA Tour, yet he remains without a victory in his 120 career starts, currently ranked 169th in the world.
- Kohles referenced a similar heartbreaking loss at the 2023 CJ Cup Byron Nelson, showing a pattern of near misses in crucial moments.
