2021 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 More Charity 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.
Read More Charity Spotlight: Genesis Health Foundation By Ashley Hansen | 22 November, 2021
The Brayden Buntemeyer Fund at the Genesis Foundation honors the life of Brayden Buntemeyer, the son of Jenny and Jess Buntemeyer, who was born sleeping on October 21, 2011.
Read More Birdies for Charity Director to Retire By Ashley Hansen | 20 October, 2021
The John Deere Classic today officially announced the retirement of its longtime Birdies for Charity Director Kristy Ketcham Jackson, who will be succeeded by current Manager of Enterprise and Charity Support, Micaela Booth. Ketcham Jackson’s final day is October 29.
Read More Charity Spotlight: Christ in the Wilderness By Ashley Hansen | 30 September, 2021
Christ in the Wilderness is a haven for those seeking a balanced life. Our hermitages, nestled in a wooded corner of northwest Illinois, provide retreatants from all backgrounds and faith traditions with the opportunity for stillness and silence. Read more!
Read More Charity Spotlight: Brantley Francis Foundation By Ashley Hansen | 27 September, 2021
The Brantley Francis Foundation supports families all across the US with BFF Bags full of toys and gift cards! They currently support 4 hospitals with BBF Bags. Learn more about this incredible foundation by clicking the button below.
Read More Charity Spotlight: Black Hawk College Foundation By Ashley Hansen | 23 September, 2021
Whether working with students to provide scholarship support, helping donors fulfill their philanthropic goals or providing funds for program development or facilities enhancement, Black Hawk College Foundation is committed to cultivating resources in the interest of education.
Read More Charity Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters By Ashley Hansen | 20 September, 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley is a nationally recognized one-to-one youth mentoring program that serves the great Quad Cities community. Learn more by clicking the button!
Read More Charity Spotlight: Bettendorf Public Library Foundation By Ashley Hansen | 16 September, 2021
Raising money to support, enhance and preserve Bettendorf Public Library programs and services.
Read More Charity Spotlight: Rock Island - Milan Education Foundation By Ashley Hansen | 13 September, 2021
The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation (RIMEF) enriches the educational environment of the Rock Island-Milan School District and makes a difference for our 6,000+ students.
Read More Charity Spotlight: Bethany Children & Families By Ashley Hansen | 8 September, 2021
Bethany for Children & Families is a private mental health, community education, and child welfare and social services provider that has offered aid and support to children and families in western Illinois and eastern Iowa since 1899.
Read More Rhythm City® Casino Resort Donates over $30,000 to Birdies for Charity By Ashley Hansen | 23 August, 2021
Over the month of July, Rhythm City Casino Resort was collecting donations for The John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity. As part of their Donate & Play promotion, guests donated money for the cause and were given free play at the casino. In all, guests helped raise $30,255 for Birdies for Charity to add to their total that they raised during the John Deere Classic.
Read More John Deere Classic Will Have New Dates in 2022 By Ashley Hansen | 3 August, 2021
For the first time in its 50-year history, the 2022 John Deere Classic will be played two weeks before The Open Championship, June 27-July 3, as part of a larger strategic alliance between the PGA Tour and the European Tour.
Read More JOHN DEERE CLASSIC FIELD ADDS U.S. OPEN CONTENDERS By Ashley Hansen | 22 June, 2021
This year’s 50th playing of the John Deere Classic will include a contingent of players who competed in last week’s U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, including Russell Henley, who led or co-led for three rounds.
Read More 2021 Sponsor Exemptions Announced By Ashley Hansen | 15 June, 2021
John Deere Classic tournament director Clair Peterson today announced an “All-Midwest” group of players who have received sponsor exemptions to this year’s event, July 8-11, at TPC Deere Run. “We are proud and excited to award sponsor exemptions to six high-quality players who have Midwestern backgrounds,” Peterson said. “We look forward to welcoming them and their supporters to the tournament this year.” The contestants played for Illinois, Illinois State, Iowa, Iowa State and Kansas while the sixth grew up in Michigan and played his college golf in Florida.
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