About two hours after the third round at the 2025 John Deere Classic, Aldrich Potgieter withdrew from the tournament, according to the PGA Tour.

Aldrich Potgieter unexpectedly withdrew during Round 3 of the John Deere Classic has shocked golf world, especially just days after his Rocket Mortgage win.

The PGA Tour has just 18 holes left at TPC Deere Run for the 2025 John Deere Classic on Fourth of July weekend. The friendly confines of northern Illinois offer up a chance for another first-time winner as the field is relatively light on star power entering the final round Sunday.