John Deere Classic

Birdies for Charity John Deere Classic

Update: JDC’s Birdies for Charity has a new record

Costumes were the only thing missing Tuesday morning from the John Deere Classic’s special Halloween trick-or-treat party at the John Deere Pavilion in downtown...
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2024 John Deere Classic to be held July 1-7

Next year’s John Deere Classic golf tournament will be held July 1-7, according to the 2024 FedExCup Regular Season and FedExCup Playoffs schedule released...
Barry Cronin JDC

JDC memories sweet for this Barry

The John Deere Classic is so much more than a golf tournament to Barry Cronin. In many ways, the local PGA Tour stop has been...
sponsors that also volunteer JDC

JDC success story includes sponsors that also volunteer

Beth Lokenvitz originally began volunteering at the John Deere Classic in the early 2000s to help her son fulfill requirements to become an Eagle...
Smart Lexus of the Quad Cities John Deere Classic

What drives Lexus, other businesses to get on board JDC?

If you’ve ever wondered why Quad Cities businesses make such significant investments every year in the John Deere Classic, Todd Hopkins, general manager of...

From concerts to Clark: 2023 best JDC ever?

The John Deere Classic has never released attendance figures or concession stand numbers. Instead, proof of the local PGA Tour stop’s success is measured annually...

Shelton show ‘cherry on top of the perfect Sunday’

SILVIS – Looking at a hillside packed with people Sunday while performing near the 18th green at TPC Deere Run, country music star Blake...
John Deere Classic winner Sepp Straka

John Deere Classic champ flirts with record & disaster

SILVIS – Josef “Sepp” Straka almost claimed a piece of PGA Tour history Sunday, July 9, at the 52nd annual John Deere Classic. Instead, the...

In concert: Darius Rucker takes the stage

Country music star Darius Rucker attracted a crowd of thousands of people on Saturday at the John Deere Classic. Here are some scenes from...

John Deere Classic: Saturday was busy day

Saturday was a busy day at the John Deere Classic. Here are photos of the day's events.
Brendon Todd

Pedigreed pursuers chasing surprise JDC leader

SILVIS – Brendon Todd’s new caddy embarrassingly dropped his bag Saturday on the 15th hole at TPC Deere Run. Besides sharing a good laugh with...

John Deere Classic: A day in photos

Here are some photos of John Deere Classic action from Friday, July 8. Photos are by John Schultz.
Cameron Young

Another big breakout brewing at JDC

SILVIS – Jordan Spieth is undeniably the poster boy – having contended for the rarest of sports feats, pro golf’s “Grand Slam” in 2015,...
John Deere Classic

JDC:  Vendors offer ice cream, cookies, chairs, remodeling tips

SILVIS – Tyler Walker was enjoying a day of watching golf Friday, July 7, at the John Deere Classic (JDC) at the TPC Deere...
John Deere Classic

Rector relishes tournament week energy and new changes 

Like in the game of golf, it was all in the timing for Dr. Susan Rector, DDS. As the 2023 John Deere Classic tournament chair,...
John Deere Classic Take the Tee from Me

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

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

JDC volunteers: 2,200 workers keep the show moving

Some of the volunteers at the John Deere Classic (JDC) wear t-shirts stating they are part of the “Grunt Crew.” Those crew members empty...
Caitlin Clark JDC

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark’s star shines bright at JDC Pro-Am

The TPC at Deere Run greens turned black and gold on Wednesday, July 5, as a sea of Iowa Hawkeye fans – many wearing...
JDC Tournament Director Andrew Lehman

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Andrew Lehman with the John Deere Classic

Andrew Lehman is the tournament director of the John Deere Classic, the annual professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour that takes place in...
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