Cameron Young to Compete in John Deere Classic By Ashley Hansen | 30 May, 2023
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.
Read More 2022 John Deere Classic Helps Raise a Record $13.9 Million for Charity By Ashley Hansen | 31 October, 2022
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 to its 481 participating charities, tournament officials announced Monday at the John Deere Pavilion in downtown Moline.
Read MorePeterson to Preside Over Charity Announcement for the Last Time By Ashley Hansen | 28 October, 2022
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 John Deere Classic officially comes to an end December 31.
Read MoreJohn Deere Classic Will Retain Dates in 2023 By Ashley Hansen | 2 August, 2022
Tournament will be played two weeks before The Open Championship
Read MoreJohn Deere Classic Awards Sponsor Exemption to Former Southern Illinois Star Luke Gannon By Ashley Hansen | 24 June, 2022
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.
Read MoreRemembering Payne Stewart’s maiden victory at the John Deere Classic By Ashley Hansen | 22 June, 2022
On a July Sunday in 1982, a cheeky Missourian named Payne Stewart donned a Hogan cap and a pair of lavender-colored plus-fours, raced around a rain-softened Oakwood Country Club in 63 shots and won the Miller High Life Quad Cities Open in style.
Read MoreHalf-Price Admission for Fans Who Participate in JDC/United Way Book Drive By Ashley Hansen | 15 June, 2022
The John Deere Classic in partnership with the United Way’s Read United QC initiative will conduct a book drive on Wednesday of tournament week (June 29) where any fan who brings a NEW children's book to the main admission gate will receive half-price admission for the day.
Read MoreGotterup, Riley Receive Sponsor Exemptions to 2022 John Deere Classic By Ashley Hansen | 19 May, 2022
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.
Read MoreCharity Spotlight: Junior Achievement By Ashley Hansen | 26 April, 2022
Junior Achievement's mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement instills economic empowerment.
Read MoreJohn Deere Classic Announces First 2022 Sponsor Exemption By Ashley Hansen | 25 April, 2022
The John Deere Classic today announced that former Miami of Ohio star and budding “Monday qualifying” legend Patrick Flavin of Highwood, Illinois has received a sponsor exemption to play in this year’s tournament, June 29-July 3, at TPC Deere Run.
Read MoreJohn Deere Classic Birdies for Charity Program Kicks Off 2022 Fundraising Drive By Ashley Hansen | 4 April, 2022
The John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity program today officially kicked off its annual drive to help raise funds for more than 450 charities in the Quad Cities area.
Read MoreD.J. Gregory honored with PGA TOUR Courage Award By Ashley Hansen | 8 February, 2022
The PGA TOUR announced today that D.J. Gregory, who was born with cerebral palsy and has walked over 14,000 miles and 42,000 holes at PGA TOUR events since 2008 in support of his Walking For Kids Foundation, has been named the recipient of the PGA TOUR Courage Award. Gregory is being honored in a surprise ceremony today at the WM Phoenix Open at 1 p.m. MST.
Read More2022 John Deere Classic to Offer Three Open Championship Exemptions By Ashley Hansen | 15 December, 2021
The 2022 John Deere Classic will provide three exemptions to the 150th Open Championship to the leading three players who finish in the top 10 and ties and are not already exempt.
Read More2021 John Deere Classic Helps Raise $12.56 Million for Charity By Ashley Hansen | 13 December, 2021
The 2021 John Deere Classic helped raise $12.56 million via its Birdies for Charity program despite being required to conduct the tournament under COVID-19 restrictions. The program’s 470 participating charities received an eight percent bonus in addition to the money they raised through Birdies, tournament officials announced. Checks were mailed October 29th to all participating charities.
Read MoreCharity Spotlight: St. Ambrose University By Ashley Hansen | 7 December, 2021
A St. Ambrose education is infused with intentional, holistic compassion and care, providing students with the abundance of resources and confidence needed to become world-shapers in any and every field.
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