This year’s John Deere Classic will be played at TPC Deere Run for the 20th consecutive time in the 49-year history of the Quad Cities’ PGA Tour event. The rolling 7,268-yard Par 71 layout first hosted the John Deere Classic shortly after the course opened in the year 2000, when rookie Michael Clark II won the event on the fourth hole of a two-man playoff with Kirk Triplett.
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Michael Kim, who won the John Deere Classic in record fashion last year, will be back to defend his title July 8-14 at TPC Deere Run. Kim, who shot a tournament record 27-under par 257 and won by a record eight shots, will be trying to win his second PGA Tour event when he returns to the Quad Cities this summer.
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Country music star Dustin Lynch will be the latest in a string of country artists to perform in concert during the week of the John Deere Classic to help raise money for the Birdies for Charity Bonus Fund. The 32-year-old Nashville singer-songwriter and his band are scheduled to entertain fans on Wednesday, July 10, at the Rust Belt, a recently-opened concert venue in East Moline. Tickets are available now online.
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PGA TOUR event honored for “Best Title Sponsor Integration” in 2018 The John Deere Classic (Silvis, Illinois) was honored by the PGA TOUR at the TOUR’s Tournament Meetings on December 6. The John Deere Classic earned an award for “Best Title Sponsor Integration”...
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Welcome to the first of our bi-monthly installments featuring the incredible local and regional charities that participate in our Charity Spotlight program. The John Deere Classic offers all participating Birdies for Charity organizations the opportunity to put their mission in front of tens of...
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Lexus of Quad Cities Donates 2-Year Lease to Lucky Winner The 2018 John Deere Classic helped raise a record $13.45 million for 534 local and regional charities, an increase of $1.18 million over the previous year, tournament officials announced Wednesday at John Deere World Headquarters....
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By RICK BROWN, John Deere Classic CorrespondentWhen Michael Kim added to his five-shot lead with birdies on the first three holes Sunday, he sucked the suspense out of the John Deere Classic. At least until he reached the 18th green.There, Michael was surprised to find his parents, Sun...
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By RICK BROWN, John Deere Classic CorrespondentMichael Kim turned 25 years old Saturday. And he’s made a total of 25 birdies through the first three rounds of the John Deere Classic.“Coming into the day I told myself, “It’s your birthday, try to have as stress-free a day...
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By RICK BROWN, John Deere Classic ReporterMichael Kim was part of a talented high school class of 2011. This new wave of talent has taken the PGA Tour by storm.Guys like Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Daniel Berger and Xander Schauffele.“The list goes on and on,” Kim said.All four...
Read MorePlay was suspended Friday, July 13th due to weather. Round 2 play will resume at 8 AM. After play is completed, the cut will be made and Round 3 is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:15 AM.Volunteer parking has been changed to River Bend Industrial Center, located at 1300 19th Street in East...
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By Rick Brown, John Deere Classic CorrespondentSteve Wheatcroft had mastered the screwball.That’s fine if you’re a pitcher, not so good if you’re trying to make your livelihood on the PGA Tour.“I’d hit one or two screwballs a round that cost me a bogey or double...
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By: Rick Brown, John Deere Classic CorrespondentSteve Stricker is 51 years old, but acting his age has never been a requirement.“I don’t feel like I’m in my 50s,” Stricker said. “I preface that by saying when I wake up, I do. But then as I get going I feel okay. I...
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