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Day returning to JDC tournament that launched his career
Thirteen-time PGA Tour winner Jason Day has verbally committed to play this year’s John Deere Classic (JDC). It's the tournament where the Australian played...
JDC Birdies for Charity kicks off its 2024 fundraising drive
On the heels of another record year in 2023, the John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity program kicked off its 2024 fundraising drive today,...
John Deere Classic launches 2024 ticket sales
With fewer than 90 days until tournament week, ticket sales open Wednesday, April 3, for the 2024 John Deere Classic, according to tournament officials.
This...
Lainey Wilson, Counting Crows will perform at 2024 JDC
Country music superstar Lainey Wilson and legendary rocker band Counting Crows will perform at this year’s John Deere Classic, continuing the tournament’s Concerts on...
Country star Jake Owen to headline Birdies for Charity concert
John Deere Classic tournament officials announced that country music star Jake Owen will return to a Quad Cities stage for a concert this spring...
QCBJ Newsmakers: From concerts to Clark—2023 best JDC ever?
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff of the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal includes some...
JDC scores its eighth PGA Tour Most Engaged Community award
The John Deere Classic was honored with the PGA Tour’s “Most Engaged Community” award, marking the eighth time the Quad Cities tournament has earned...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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.
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.