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Two Elite Young Star Receive Exemptions to Play in the John Deere Classic

Both Exemptions Are Competing in This Week’s U.S. Open Continuing a longstanding tradition, the John Deere Classic has awarded exemptions to two top young stars to play in this year’s tournament, July 5-9, at TPC Deere…

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Swedish Sensation Ludvig Aberg to Compete in the John Deere Classic

Former World No. 1 amateur and the top player in the PGA Tour University ranking Ludvig Aberg has committed to play in this year’s John Deere Classic, July 5-9, at TPC Deere Run. Aberg, 23,…

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John Deere extends title sponsorship of John Deere Classic

Tournament builds upon 25 years of support from John Deere as title sponsor The PGA TOUR, Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) and the Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation announced today that John Deere has signed a…

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Caitlin Clark To Join Zach Johnson In John Deere Classic Pro Am

Two of Iowa’s Greatest Sports Legends to Get Together on the Links College player of the year Caitlin Clark, the shining light of Iowa women’s basketball and a hard-core golf enthusiast, will play in the John…

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Cameron Young to Compete in John Deere Classic

Cameron Young, one of the PGA Tour’s up-and-coming young stars, has committed to play in this year’s John Deere Classic, July 5-9, at TPC Deere Run. “The John Deere Classic always has been a place…

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2022 John Deere Classic Helps Raise a Record $13.9 Million for Charity

Smart Lexus of Quad Cities Donates 2-Year Lease to a Lucky Winner The 2022 John Deere Classic helped raise a record $13,908,668 million via its Birdies for Charity program and will pay a 7% bonus…

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Peterson to Preside Over Charity Announcement for the Last Time

20-Year Tournament Director to Retire at the End of the Year Clair Peterson will preside over his final Birdies for Charity announcement next Monday, October 31, as his 20-year run as tournament director of the…

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John Deere Classic Will Retain Dates in 2023

Tournament Will Be Played Two Weeks Before The Open Championship The John Deere Classic will retain its place on the PGA Tour calendar in 2023 and will be played two weeks before The Open Championship,…

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John Deere Classic Awards Sponsor Exemption to Former Southern Illinois Star Luke Gannon

The John Deere Classic today awarded a sponsor exemption to former Southern Illinois star Luke Gannon, who Monday-qualified last year for the tournament and recently competed in the U.S. Open. Gannon, 25, who has conditional…

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Remembering Payne Stewart’s maiden victory at the John Deere Classic

This story originally was published in the June edition of Chicago District Golfer magazine. By Craig DeVreize On a July Sunday in 1982, a cheeky Missourian named Payne Stewart donned a Hogan cap and a pair of…

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