John Deere Classic

Illini grad Brian Campbell wins JDC, 2nd PGA victory
Brian Campbell secured his second PGA Tour victory of the year by closing with a 4-under 67 to defeat Emiliano Grillo with a par on the first extra hole playoff Sunday, July 6, at the John Deere Classic (JDC) at…
Equipment Hill shows why Deere says ‘We Run for All’
Here in the heartland, John Deere tractors, construction equipment and the like are part of…

Rafferty swings into new service role as JDC chair
In his profession as a funeral director, Kevin Rafferty is accustomed to being the one…

USO, John Deere join forces to expand support of military
As the nation marked its independence Thursday, July 4, John Deere and the USO celebrated…

JDC: 2,300 volunteers help make the tournament a success
For many Quad Citians, the John Deere Classic golf tournament is all about bringing great…

JDC looks at different dates for tournament
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said this week that discussions continue with Deere & Co.…

Springer goes down in JDC history with 59 in first round
Hayden Springer joined an elite group of PGA Tour golfers on Thursday, July 4, in…

Photo look at Wednesday’s John Deere Classic Action!
It’s finally here! The John Deere Classic is underway! Look for a breakdown of today’s…

JDC Youth Day: A time to ‘grow the game’ for future generations
The day before official golf play began at John Deere Classic was a time for…

Clanton among young JDC golfers chasing early success
Luke Clanton will be an amateur when he tees off Thursday, July 4, for the…

Teen gets new clubs, chance to play in JDC ProAm
Six weeks ago, recent high school graduate Bradley Gebbie, stood in front of the ruins…

JDC saves a seat for ‘friend and supporter’ Steve Tappa
The late beloved Quad Cities sports writer Steve Tappa was unable to take his customary…

Deere’s PRO Golf drives efficiencies for course management
Green fairways, well-groomed white sands and predictable bounces. All would be goals this week for…

Awww Shucks ice cream highlights ‘purpose beyond profit’
When hundreds of young people descend on the John Deere Classic’s Youth Day on Wednesday,…

Quartet of Deere Gators await capture at JDC’s 16th Hole
There will be Gators lurking on the 16th Hole at TPC Deere Run beginning Thursday,…

Local charities benefit greatly from JDC’s ‘Birdies’
Quad Citian Lonnie Jones overcame the desperation of homelessness to become universally celebrated last fall…
