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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.
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...