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Golfer Zach Johnson from Cedar Rapids, IA, tees off on the 9th hole, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, during Pro-Am day action at the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

In an effort to keep cool, Reagan Baker 6 and her brother Ian 3 from Moline, IL., carry umbrellas to keep the sun off them, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, during Youth Day at the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Members of the Boys and Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley take a breather after walking a hill from the 6th tee box, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, during Youth Day at The John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Mara Downing, Vice President of Global Brand and Communications for John Deere in the 16th green sky box, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, during Pro-Am Day at the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

The 470G LC Excavator has the ball on the tee and is ready to hit, Wednesday June 29, 2022, during Pro-Am day at the John
Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Pro golfer Lucas Glover from Jupiter, FL., turns around and smiles at a member of his group as he looks over the 7th green, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, during Pro-Am day at the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Pro golfer Lucas Glover from Jupiter, FL., watches his chip shot onto the 8th green, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, during Pro-Am day at the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Golfer Sam Ryder, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, signs autographs for young fans after his first round of play, Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the John Deere Classic. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Fans walk the TPC Deere Run course following their favorite golfers, Thursday, June 30, 2022, during the first round of the John Deere Classic in Silvis,CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

A tired young fan gets a helping hand as they head toward the exit on Thursday, June 30, during first round action of the John Deere Classic in Silvis. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Golfer Martin Trainer from San Francisco, California, hits his approach shot from the 18th fairway as first round actions gets underway Thursday, June 30, at the John Deere Classic, held at TPC Deere Run, Silvis. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Golfer Grayson Murray from Raleigh, North Caroline, hits his second shot from the rough on the 17th hole on Thursday, June 30, 2022, during first round action at the John Deere Classic in Silvis. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Golfer D.J. Trahan from Kiawah Island, South Caroline, hits from the green side bunker on the 16th hole, Thursday, June 30, during the 2022 John Deere Classic. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Pro golfer Dylan Frittelli, right, of Johannesburg, South Africa, gives a hand signal and sticks out his tongue as he crosses the bridge on the 15th hole, Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run, Silvis. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Ten-year-old Jack Mannebach, of St. Louis, Missouri, watches the ball hit by golfer Chris Naegel on the 7th tee during the John Deere Classic’s final round on Sunday, July 3, at TPC Deere Run. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Golfer Bo Hoag, of Columbus, Ohio, hits out of the rough on the 14th hole during play Sunday, July 3, which was the final round of the 2022 John Deere Classic in Silvis. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

A fan follows the 15th hole tee shot of golfer Callum Tarren, of Darlington, England, on Sunday, July 3, during the final round of the 2022 John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

The 2022 John Deere Classic Champion J.T. Poston, of St. Simons Island, Georgia, shakes hands with his caddy after making his last putt on the 18th green Sunday, July 3, during the final round of the PGA tournament. He is the first player in 30 years to lead the JDC wire-to-wire. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

J.T. Poston, the winner of the 2022 John Deere Classic, displays his championship trophy Sunday, July 3, after the final round at TPC Deere Run, Silvis. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Clair Peterson, executive director of the John Deere Classic, says a few words at the trophy presentation Sunday, July 3, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis. He stepped down this year as the tournament’s longtime director into the advisory role of executive director. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Clair Peterson, executive director of the John Deere Classic, Sunday, July 3, 2022, after the final round of the tournament held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL. After serving 20 years as tournament director, he transitioned into his new advisory role. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

Parker Duensing of Bettendorf gets his picture take by friends as he places his head in a cutout image of a golfer, Thursday, June 30, 2022, during first round action of the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ

A large gallery of fans snake their way across the bridge on the 15th hole as they follow the leaders Sunday, July 3, on the final day of the 2022 John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ
The QCBJ staff was out on the green this weekend, June 30- July 3, at TPC Deere Run for the John Deere Classic. See a list stories, featuring the major PGA Tour event, below:
- John Deere Classic loved by more than new champion
- Pat Eikenberry: Awash in JDC details, soaking up memories
- Gators’ journey propels Deere to sustainable future
- John Deere Classic attendees score vendor “Gotta Have”
- LIV won’t change John Deere Classic’s course
- John Deere UAW rep takes the tee at John Deere Classic
- This Quad Cities Birdie found her perfect John Deere Classic nest
- Local golf courses see business upswing from the John Deere Classic
- John Deere Classic director realizes big league dreams but on a different field
- New book donation earns John Deere Classic Pro-Am discount
- John Deere Classic tees up star-studded party; fitting finale for Clair Peterson