John Deere Classic

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John Deere Classic
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Tournament information
Location Silvis, Illinois
Established1971
Course(s) TPC Deere Run
Par71
Length7,257 yards (6,636 m) [1]
Tour(s) PGA Tour
Format Stroke play
Prize fund US$7,400,000
Month playedJuly
Tournament record score
Aggregate257 Michael Kim (2018)
To par−27 as above
Current champion
Flag of Austria.svg Sepp Straka
Location Map
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TPC Deere Run
Location in the United States
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TPC Deere Run
Location in Illinois

The John Deere Classic is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It is played annually in July, usually the week before The Open Championship, at TPC Deere Run in the Quad Cities community of Silvis, Illinois.

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History

The tournament began as the Quad Cities Open in 1971 and was a "satellite event" on the PGA Tour. It became an official tour event in 1972. [2] Ed McMahon served as tournament host from 1975 to 1979. Title sponsors have included Miller Brewing Company (1982–85), Hardee's (1986–94) and John Deere (since 1999).

From the event's inception in 1971 through 1974, it was played at Crow Valley Country Club in Davenport, Iowa. It then moved to Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, Illinois from 1975 to 1999. Beginning in 2000, the event has been at the TPC at Deere Run in Silvis. [3]

In 2005 and 2006, the tournament generated more media coverage because of the sponsor's exemptions given to teenager Michelle Wie. [4] The 2013 edition saw Jordan Spieth, two weeks shy of his 20th birthday, become the first teenager to win on the PGA Tour since 1931. [5]

Since the introduction of the Open Qualifying Series, the John Deere Classic is a final chance for a player not already exempt to earn entry into The Open if he finished in the top five. In order to help attract players who will compete in the following week's Open Championship, since 2008 the John Deere Classic has sponsored a charter flight that leaves the Quad Cities on Sunday night and arrives in Britain the next morning. [6] [7]

Highlights

Winners

YearWinnerScoreTo parMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-upPurse
(US$)		Winner's
share ($)
John Deere Classic
2023 Flag of Austria.svg Sepp Straka 263−212 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Alex Smalley
Flag of the United States.svg Brendon Todd 		7,400,0001,332,000
2022 Flag of the United States.svg J. T. Poston 263−213 strokes Flag of South Africa.svg Christiaan Bezuidenhout
Flag of Argentina.svg Emiliano Grillo 		7,100,0001,278,000
2021 Flag of the United States.svg Lucas Glover 265−192 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Na 		6,200,0001,116,000
2020 Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic [8]
2019 Flag of South Africa.svg Dylan Frittelli 263−212 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Russell Henley 6,000,0001,080,000
2018 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Kim 257−278 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Bronson Burgoon
Flag of the United States.svg Joel Dahmen
Flag of Italy.svg Francesco Molinari
Flag of the United States.svg Sam Ryder 		5,800,0001,044,000
2017 Flag of the United States.svg Bryson DeChambeau 266−181 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Rodgers 5,600,0001,008,000
2016 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Moore 262−222 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Ben Martin 4,800,000864,000
2015 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Spieth (2)264−20Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gillis 4,700,000846,000
2014 Flag of the United States.svg Brian Harman 262−221 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Zach Johnson 4,700,000846,000
2013 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Spieth 265−19Playoff Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David Hearn
Flag of the United States.svg Zach Johnson 		4,600,000828,000
2012 Flag of the United States.svg Zach Johnson 264−20Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Troy Matteson 4,600,000828,000
2011 Flag of the United States.svg Steve Stricker (3)262−221 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Kyle Stanley 4,500,000810,000
2010 Flag of the United States.svg Steve Stricker (2)258−262 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Paul Goydos 4,400,000792,000
2009 Flag of the United States.svg Steve Stricker 264−203 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Zach Johnson
Flag of the United States.svg Brett Quigley
Flag of the United States.svg Brandt Snedeker 		4,300,000774,000
2008 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Perry 268−16Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Brad Adamonis
Flag of the United States.svg Jay Williamson 		4,200,000756,000
2007 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Byrd 266−181 stroke Flag of South Africa.svg Tim Clark 4,100,000738,000
2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Senden 265−191 stroke Flag of the United States.svg J. P. Hayes 4,000,000720,000
2005 Flag of the United States.svg Sean O'Hair 268−161 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Robert Damron
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Kuehne 		4,000,000720,000
2004 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Hensby 268−16Playoff Flag of England.svg John E. Morgan 3,800,000684,000
2003 Flag of Fiji.svg Vijay Singh 268−164 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Byrd
Flag of the United States.svg J. L. Lewis
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Riley 		3,500,000630,000
2002 Flag of the United States.svg J. P. Hayes 262−224 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Robert Gamez 3,000,000540,000
2001 Flag of the United States.svg David Gossett 265−191 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Briny Baird 2,800,000504,000
2000 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Clark II 265−19Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Kirk Triplett 2,600,000468,000
1999 Flag of the United States.svg J. L. Lewis 261−19Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Mike Brisky 2,000,000360,000
Quad City Classic
1998 Flag of the United States.svg Steve Jones 263−171 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Scott Gump 1,550,000279,000
1997 Flag of the United States.svg David Toms 265−153 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Brandel Chamblee
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Gamez
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Johnston 		1,350,000243,000
1996 Flag of the United States.svg Ed Fiori 268−122 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Magee 1,200,000216,000
1995 Flag of the United States.svg D. A. Weibring (3)197 [lower-alpha 1] −131 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Kaye 1,000,000180,000
Hardee's Golf Classic
1994 Flag of the United States.svg Mark McCumber 265−151 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Perry 1,000,000180,000
1993 Flag of South Africa (1982-1994).svg David Frost (2)259−217 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Payne Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg D. A. Weibring 		1,000,000180,000
1992 Flag of South Africa (1982-1994).svg David Frost 266−143 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Tom Lehman
Flag of the United States.svg Loren Roberts 		1,000,000180,000
1991 Flag of the United States.svg D. A. Weibring (2)267−131 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Paul Azinger
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Jacobsen 		1,000,000180,000
1990 Flag of the United States.svg Joey Sindelar 268−12Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Willie Wood 1,000,000180,000
1989 Flag of the United States.svg Curt Byrum 268−121 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Bill Britton
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Tennyson 		700,000126,000
1988 Flag of the United States.svg Blaine McCallister 261−193 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Dan Forsman 600,000108,000
1987 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny Knox 265−151 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Gil Morgan 500,00090,000
1986 Flag of the United States.svg Mark Wiebe 268−121 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Curt Byrum 400,00072,000
Lite Quad Cities Open
1985 Flag of the United States.svg Dan Forsman 267−131 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Bob Tway 300,00054,000
Miller High Life QCO
1984 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Hoch (2)266−145 strokes Flag of the United States.svg George Archer
Flag of the United States.svg Vance Heafner
Flag of the United States.svg Dave Stockton 		200,00036,000
1983 Flag of the United States.svg Danny Edwards 266−14Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Morris Hatalsky 200,00036,000
1982 Flag of the United States.svg Payne Stewart 268−122 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Brad Bryant
Flag of the United States.svg Pat McGowan 		200,00036,000
Quad Cities Open
1981 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dave Barr 270−10Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Woody Blackburn
Flag of the United States.svg Frank Conner
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dan Halldorson
Flag of Mexico.svg Victor Regalado 		200,00036,000
1980 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Hoch 266−143 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Curtis Strange 200,00036,000
Ed McMahon-Jaycees Quad Cities Open
1979 Flag of the United States.svg D. A. Weibring 266−142 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Calvin Peete 200,00036,000
1978 Flag of Mexico.svg Victor Regalado 269−151 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Fred Marti 150,00030,000
1977 Flag of the United States.svg Mike Morley 267−171 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Bob Murphy
Flag of Mexico.svg Victor Regalado 		125,00025,000
1976 Flag of New Zealand.svg John Lister 268−162 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Fuzzy Zoeller 100,00020,000
1975 Flag of the United States.svg Roger Maltbie 275−91 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Dave Eichelberger 75,00015,000
Quad Cities Open
1974 Flag of the United States.svg Dave Stockton 271−131 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Fleisher 100,00020,000
1973 Flag of the United States.svg Sam Adams 268−163 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Dwight Nevil
Flag of the United States.svg Kermit Zarley 		100,00020,000
1972 Flag of the United States.svg Deane Beman (2)279−51 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Tom Watson 100,00020,000
Quad Cities Open Invitational
1971 Flag of the United States.svg Deane Beman 277−72 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Dow Finsterwald 25,0005,000

Note: Green highlight indicates scoring records.
Sources: [9] [10]

Multiple winners

Through 2023, six men have won the John Deere Classic more than once.

Notes

  1. ↑ Shortened to 54 holes due to rain.

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References

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  2. ↑ History: John Deere Classic
  3. ↑ "Inside the course: TPC Deere Run". PGA Tour. July 9, 2012. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Wie withdraws due to heat exhaustion at John Deere Classic". PGA Tour. July 14, 2006. Archived from the original on July 16, 2006. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Jordan Spieth, 19, takes John Deere". ESPN. July 14, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  6. ↑ Sherman, Ed (July 8, 2008). "John Deere Classic finds novel way to attract players". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  7. ↑ Hoggard, Rex (July 4, 2011). "Air Deere draws Open crowd to John Deere". Golf Channel. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  8. ↑ "2020 John Deere Classic canceled due to area restrictions, related concerns". PGA Tour. May 28, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  9. ↑ John Deere Classic – Winners – at pgatour.com
  10. ↑ John Deere Classic – Winners Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine – at golfobserver.com (1972–2009)
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