John Deere Classic

John Deere Classic
Tournament information
Location Silvis, Illinois, U.S.
Established 1971
Course(s) TPC Deere Run
Par 71
Length 7,257 yards (6,636 m)[1]
Tour(s) PGA Tour
Format Stroke play
Prize fund $5.8 million
Month played July
Tournament record score
Aggregate 257 Michael Kim (2018)
To par −27 as above
Current champion
United States Michael Kim
TPC
Deere Run
Location in the United States
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, the week before the British Open, at TPC Deere Run in the Quad Cities community of Silvis, 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. In 2005, the tournament's storyline also revolved around Sean O'Hair, whose win qualified him to play in The Open the following week and was a significant part of his PGA Tour Rookie of the Year season. 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.[4]

In order to help attract players who will compete in the following week's British Open, 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.[5][6]

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.

Sponsor's exemptions for Michelle Wie

Michelle Wie first received a sponsor's exemption to play in the John Deere Classic in 2005, part of her effort to make the cut in a men's professional golf event. The tournament attracted thousands of visitors as fans flocked to see the 15-year-old Wie play. She posted a 70 (−1) in the first round and was four-under for the tournament after 32 holes, but then had a double bogey and bogey on successive holes. Wie finished with two pars to shoot 141 (−1) and missed the cut by two strokes.[7]

Wie received a sponsor's exemption again in 2006; it was her first men's event with a cut since making the cut in a men's tournament for the first time earlier that year in Korea. She finished the first round at 77 (+6), well behind the projected cut line of −2. In the moderate afternoon heat (88 °F (31 °C)) of the second day, she fell two strokes further behind after a double bogey at the 9th hole and withdrew from the tournament,[8] citing heat exhaustion. After receiving treatment at the course medical trailer, Wie departed in an ambulance, as required by state law.[9]

Winners

YearPlayerCountryScoreTo parMargin
of victory		Runner(s)-upWinner's
share ($)		Purse ($)
John Deere Classic
2018Michael Kim United States257−278 strokesUnited States Bronson Burgoon
United States Joel Dahmen
Italy Francesco Molinari
United States Sam Ryder		1,044,0005,800,000
2017Bryson DeChambeau United States266−181 strokeUnited States Patrick Rodgers1,008,0005,600,000
2016Ryan Moore United States262−222 strokesUnited States Ben Martin864,0004,800,000
2015Jordan Spieth (2) United States264−20PlayoffUnited States Tom Gillis846,0004,700,000
2014Brian Harman United States262−221 strokeUnited States Zach Johnson846,0004,700,000
2013Jordan Spieth United States265−19PlayoffCanada David Hearn
United States Zach Johnson		828,0004,600,000
2012Zach Johnson United States264−20PlayoffUnited States Troy Matteson828,0004,600,000
2011Steve Stricker (3) United States262−221 strokeUnited States Kyle Stanley810,0004,500,000
2010Steve Stricker (2) United States258−262 strokesUnited States Paul Goydos792,0004,400,000
2009Steve Stricker United States264−203 strokesUnited States Zach Johnson
United States Brett Quigley
United States Brandt Snedeker		774,0004,300,000
2008Kenny Perry United States268−16PlayoffUnited States Brad Adamonis
United States Jay Williamson		756,0004,200,000
2007Jonathan Byrd United States266−181 strokeSouth Africa Tim Clark738,0004,100,000
2006John Senden Australia265−191 strokeUnited States J. P. Hayes720,0004,000,000
2005Sean O'Hair United States268−161 strokeUnited States Robert Damron
United States Hank Kuehne		720,0004,000,000
2004Mark Hensby Australia268−16PlayoffEngland John E. Morgan684,0003,800,000
2003Vijay Singh Fiji268−164 strokesUnited States Jonathan Byrd
United States J. L. Lewis
United States Chris Riley		630,0003,500,000
2002J. P. Hayes United States262−224 strokesUnited States Robert Gamez540,0003,000,000
2001David Gossett United States265−191 strokeUnited States Briny Baird504,0002,800,000
2000Michael Clark II United States265−19PlayoffUnited States Kirk Triplett468,0002,600,000
1999J. L. Lewis United States261−19PlayoffUnited States Mike Brisky360,0002,000,000
Quad City Classic
1998Steve Jones United States263−171 strokeUnited States Scott Gump279,0001,550,000
1997David Toms United States265−153 strokesUnited States Brandel Chamblee
United States Robert Gamez
United States Jimmy Johnston		243,0001,350,000
1996Ed Fiori United States268−122 strokesUnited States Andrew Magee216,0001,200,000
1995D. A. Weibring (3) United States197^−131 strokeUnited States Jonathan Kaye180,0001,000,000
Hardee's Golf Classic
1994Mark McCumber United States265−151 strokeUnited States Kenny Perry180,0001,000,000
1993David Frost (2) South Africa259−217 strokesUnited States Payne Stewart
United States D. A. Weibring		180,0001,000,000
1992David Frost South Africa266−143 strokesUnited States Tom Lehman
United States Loren Roberts		180,0001,000,000
1991D. A. Weibring (2) United States267−131 strokeUnited States Paul Azinger
United States Peter Jacobsen		180,0001,000,000
1990Joey Sindelar United States268−12PlayoffUnited States Willie Wood180,0001,000,000
1989Curt Byrum United States268−121 strokeUnited States Bill Britton
United States Brian Tennyson		126,000700,000
1988Blaine McCallister United States261−193 strokesUnited States Dan Forsman108,000600,000
1987Kenny Knox United States265−151 strokeUnited States Gil Morgan90,000500,000
1986Mark Wiebe United States268−121 strokeUnited States Curt Byrum72,000400,000
Lite Quad Cities Open
1985Dan Forsman United States267−131 strokeUnited States Bob Tway54,000300,000
Miller High Life QCO
1984Scott Hoch (2) United States266−145 strokesUnited States George Archer
United States Vance Heafner
United States Dave Stockton		36,000200,000
1983Danny Edwards United States266−14PlayoffUnited States Morris Hatalsky36,000200,000
1982Payne Stewart United States268−122 strokesUnited States Brad Bryant
United States Pat McGowan		36,000200,000
Quad Cities Open
1981Dave Barr Canada270−10PlayoffUnited States Woody Blackburn
United States Frank Conner
Canada Dan Halldorson
Mexico Victor Regalado		36,000200,000
1980Scott Hoch United States266−143 strokesUnited States Curtis Strange36,000200,000
Ed McMahon-Jaycees Quad Cities Open
1979D. A. Weibring United States266−142 strokesUnited States Calvin Peete36,000200,000
1978Victor Regalado Mexico269−151 strokeUnited States Fred Marti30,000150,000
1977Mike Morley United States267−171 strokeUnited States Bob Murphy
Mexico Victor Regalado		25,000125,000
1976John Lister New Zealand268−162 strokesUnited States Fuzzy Zoeller20,000100,000
1975Roger Maltbie United States275−91 strokeUnited States Dave Eichelberger15,00075,000
Quad Cities Open
1974Dave Stockton United States271−131 strokeUnited States Bruce Fleisher20,000100,000
1973Sam Adams United States268−163 strokesUnited States Dwight Nevil
United States Kermit Zarley		20,000100,000
1972Deane Beman (2) United States279−51 strokeUnited States 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[10][11]

Multiple winners

Through 2016, 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. 1 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. ↑ "Jordan Spieth, 19, takes John Deere". ESPN. July 14, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  5. ↑ Sherman, Ed (July 8, 2008). "John Deere Classic finds novel way to attract players". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  6. ↑ Hoggard, Rex (July 4, 2011). "Air Deere draws Open crowd to John Deere". Golf Channel. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Michelle Wie scorecard: 2005 John Deere Classic". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Michelle Wie scorecard: 2006 John Deere Classic". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ John Deere Classic – Winners – at pgatour.com
  11. ↑ John Deere Classic – Winners Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine. – at golfobserver.com (1972–2009)

Coordinates: 41°28′37″N 90°23′31″W / 41.477°N 90.392°W / 41.477; -90.392

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