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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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Half-Price Admission for Fans Who Participate in JDC/United Way Book Drive

Fans Who Bring a NEW Book to the Wednesday Pro-Am Round Will Get 50% Off The John Deere Classic in partnership with the United Way’s Read United QC initiative will conduct a book drive on…

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Gotterup, Riley Receive Sponsor Exemptions to 2022 John Deere Classic

The John Deere Classic has awarded sponsor exemptions to Oklahoma star Chris Gotterup and Duke’s leading light Quinn Riley, who will tee it up with 154 of the world’s best golfers, June 29-July 3, at TPC Deere Run….

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Charity Spotlight: Junior Achievement

Bird #: 2 Locations: Moline, IL Website: jaheartland.org Mission: To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement instills economic empowerment. JA of the Heartland serves students, grade K-12, throughout eastern…

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John Deere Classic Announces First 2022 Sponsor Exemption

Patrick Flavin of Highwood, Ill. Receives His First Invitation to the John Deere Classic The John Deere Classic today announced that former Miami of Ohio star and budding “Monday qualifying” legend Patrick Flavin of Highwood, Illinois has received…

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John Deere Classic Birdies for Charity Program Kicks Off 2022 Fundraising Drive

Smart Lexus of Quad Cities to Provide 2022 Lexus RX350 to a Lucky Donor  The John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity program today officially kicked off its annual drive to help raise funds for more…

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