John Deere Classic

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

John Deere Classic
Tournament information
LocationSilvis, Illinois, U.S.
Established1971
Course(s)TPC Deere Run
Par71
Length7,257 yards (6,636 m)[1]
Tour(s)PGA Tour
FormatStroke play
Prize fund$6 million
Month playedJuly
Tournament record score
Aggregate257 Michael Kim (2018)
To par−27 as above
Current champion
Dylan Frittelli
TPC
Deere Run
Location in the United States
TPC
Deere Run
Location in Illinois

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]

Winners
YearPlayerCountryScoreTo parMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-upWinner's
share ($)		Purse ($)
John Deere Classic
2020Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[8]
2019Dylan Frittelli South Africa263−212 strokes Russell Henley1,080,0006,000,000
2018Michael Kim United States257−278 strokes Bronson Burgoon
Joel Dahmen
Francesco Molinari
Sam Ryder		1,044,0005,800,000
2017Bryson DeChambeau United States266−181 stroke Patrick Rodgers1,008,0005,600,000
2016Ryan Moore United States262−222 strokes Ben Martin864,0004,800,000
2015Jordan Spieth (2) United States264−20Playoff Tom Gillis846,0004,700,000
2014Brian Harman United States262−221 stroke Zach Johnson846,0004,700,000
2013Jordan Spieth United States265−19Playoff David Hearn
Zach Johnson		828,0004,600,000
2012Zach Johnson United States264−20Playoff Troy Matteson828,0004,600,000
2011Steve Stricker (3) United States262−221 stroke Kyle Stanley810,0004,500,000
2010Steve Stricker (2) United States258−262 strokes Paul Goydos792,0004,400,000
2009Steve Stricker United States264−203 strokes Zach Johnson
Brett Quigley
Brandt Snedeker		774,0004,300,000
2008Kenny Perry United States268−16Playoff Brad Adamonis
Jay Williamson		756,0004,200,000
2007Jonathan Byrd United States266−181 stroke Tim Clark738,0004,100,000
2006John Senden Australia265−191 stroke J. P. Hayes720,0004,000,000
2005Sean O'Hair United States268−161 stroke Robert Damron
Hank Kuehne		720,0004,000,000
2004Mark Hensby Australia268−16Playoff John E. Morgan684,0003,800,000
2003Vijay Singh Fiji268−164 strokes Jonathan Byrd
J. L. Lewis
Chris Riley		630,0003,500,000
2002J. P. Hayes United States262−224 strokes Robert Gamez540,0003,000,000
2001David Gossett United States265−191 stroke Briny Baird504,0002,800,000
2000Michael Clark II United States265−19Playoff Kirk Triplett468,0002,600,000
1999J. L. Lewis United States261−19Playoff Mike Brisky360,0002,000,000
Quad City Classic
1998Steve Jones United States263−171 stroke Scott Gump279,0001,550,000
1997David Toms United States265−153 strokes Brandel Chamblee
Robert Gamez
Jimmy Johnston		243,0001,350,000
1996Ed Fiori United States268−122 strokes Andrew Magee216,0001,200,000
1995D. A. Weibring (3) United States197^−131 stroke Jonathan Kaye180,0001,000,000
Hardee's Golf Classic
1994Mark McCumber United States265−151 stroke Kenny Perry180,0001,000,000
1993David Frost (2) South Africa259−217 strokes Payne Stewart
D. A. Weibring		180,0001,000,000
1992David Frost South Africa266−143 strokes Tom Lehman
Loren Roberts		180,0001,000,000
1991D. A. Weibring (2) United States267−131 stroke Paul Azinger
Peter Jacobsen		180,0001,000,000
1990Joey Sindelar United States268−12Playoff Willie Wood180,0001,000,000
1989Curt Byrum United States268−121 stroke Bill Britton
Brian Tennyson		126,000700,000
1988Blaine McCallister United States261−193 strokes Dan Forsman108,000600,000
1987Kenny Knox United States265−151 stroke Gil Morgan90,000500,000
1986Mark Wiebe United States268−121 stroke Curt Byrum72,000400,000
Lite Quad Cities Open
1985Dan Forsman United States267−131 stroke Bob Tway54,000300,000
Miller High Life QCO
1984Scott Hoch (2) United States266−145 strokes George Archer
Vance Heafner
Dave Stockton		36,000200,000
1983Danny Edwards United States266−14Playoff Morris Hatalsky36,000200,000
1982Payne Stewart United States268−122 strokes Brad Bryant
Pat McGowan		36,000200,000
Quad Cities Open
1981Dave Barr Canada270−10Playoff Woody Blackburn
Frank Conner
Dan Halldorson
Victor Regalado		36,000200,000
1980Scott Hoch United States266−143 strokes Curtis Strange36,000200,000
Ed McMahon-Jaycees Quad Cities Open
1979D. A. Weibring United States266−142 strokes Calvin Peete36,000200,000
1978Victor Regalado Mexico269−151 stroke Fred Marti30,000150,000
1977Mike Morley United States267−171 stroke Bob Murphy
Victor Regalado		25,000125,000
1976John Lister New Zealand268−162 strokes Fuzzy Zoeller20,000100,000
1975Roger Maltbie United States275−91 stroke Dave Eichelberger15,00075,000
Quad Cities Open
1974Dave Stockton United States271−131 stroke Bruce Fleisher20,000100,000
1973Sam Adams United States268−163 strokes Dwight Nevil
Kermit Zarley		20,000100,000
1972Deane Beman (2) United States279−51 stroke Tom Watson20,000100,000
As a satellite event[2]

Quad Cities Open

^ Indicates weather-shortened to 54 holes
Note: Green highlight indicates scoring records.
Main sources[9][10]

Multiple winners

Through 2018, six men have won the John Deere Classic more than once.

References
  1. "Tournament at a glance". John Deere Classic. 2012. Archived from the original on July 7, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  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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