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Australian native takes the tee, steps in for Deere CEO at John Deere Classic

By: Jennifer DeWitt|July 7, 2023 |
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    • John Deere Classic Take the Tee from Me

    Kieren Samarakoon fist bumps his caddy, Deere & Co. Chairman and CEO John May, during the John Deere Classic Pro-Am. Mr. Samarakoon is a John Deere employee who hails from Australia. He was selected to play in Mr. May's place through Mr. May's Take The Tee From Me program. CREDIT JOHN DEERE

    Kieren Samarakoon got a lesson this week at the John Deere Classic – not a golf lesson – but rather, he learned about company loyalty and employee appreciation.

    A John Deere employee since only last summer, the robotics simulation engineer was selected to “Take the Tee for Me” from Deere & Co. Chairman…

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