John Deere Classic facts for kids
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| Tournament information | |
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| Location | Silvis, Illinois |
| Established | 1971 |
| Course(s) | TPC Deere Run |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 7,257 yards (6,636 m) |
| Tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | US$8,000,000 |
| Month played | July |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 256 Davis Thompson (2024) |
| To par | −28 as above |
| Current champion | |
 Brian Campbell |
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The John Deere Classic is a big professional golf tournament. It's part of the PGA Tour, which is where the best golfers play. This tournament happens every year in July. It takes place at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, which is in a place called the Quad Cities. It's usually played just before another very famous golf event, The Open Championship.
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The Story of the Tournament
How the John Deere Classic Started
The tournament began in 1971. Back then, it was called the Quad Cities Open. It started as a smaller "satellite event" on the PGA Tour. This means it was connected to the main tour but not yet a full official event.
In 1972, it became an official PGA Tour event. At first, it was played in the early autumn. Then, in 1974, it moved to mid-July. A famous TV host named Ed McMahon helped host the tournament from 1975 to 1979.
Who Has Sponsored the Tournament?
Over the years, different companies have helped sponsor the event. These sponsors include Miller Brewing Company (from 1982 to 1985) and Hardee's (from 1986 to 1994). Since 1999, the well-known company John Deere has been the main sponsor. That's why it's now called the John Deere Classic!
Where the Tournament Has Been Played
The tournament has been held at a few different golf courses.
- From 1971 to 1974, it was at Crow Valley Country Club in Davenport, Iowa.
- From 1975 to 1999, it moved to Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, Illinois.
- Since 2000, the tournament has been played at the TPC Deere Run course in Silvis.
Famous Moments and Players
The John Deere Classic has seen some exciting moments.
- In 2005 and 2006, a young golfer named Michelle Wie played in the tournament. She was a teenager and got special invitations to play. This brought a lot of attention to the event.
- In 2013, Jordan Spieth won the tournament. He was only 19 years old, making him the youngest golfer to win a PGA Tour event since 1931! He won the tournament again two years later.
Helping Golfers Get to The Open
The John Deere Classic is often the last chance for a golfer to qualify for The Open Championship. If a player finishes in the top five and isn't already qualified, they can earn a spot in The Open. To help golfers get there, the John Deere Classic has offered a special charter flight since 2008. This flight leaves the Quad Cities on Sunday night and arrives in Britain the next morning. It makes it easier for players to compete in both tournaments.
Tournament Highlights
- 1971: Deane Beman, who later became the PGA Tour commissioner, won the very first tournament.
- 1972: Deane Beman won again, making him the first back-to-back champion. This was the first year it was an official PGA Tour event.
- 1979: Golf legend Sam Snead made history. He shot a score of 67 in the second round, which was his exact age! He then shot a 66 in the final round.
- 2000: Michael Clark II won the first John Deere Classic played at the new TPC Deere Run course.
- 2005: Teenage golf star Michelle Wie played in the tournament for the first time. She received a special invitation.
- 2011: Steve Stricker became the first golfer to win the John Deere Classic three years in a row.
- 2013: 19-year-old Jordan Spieth became the youngest player to win a PGA Tour event in many years. He won the John Deere Classic again in 2015.
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up | Purse (US$) |
Winner's share ($) |
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| John Deere Classic | ||||||||
| 2025 | Brian Campbell |
266 | −18 | Playoff |  Emiliano Grillo |
8,400,000 | 1,512,000 | |
| 2024 | Davis Thompson |
256 | −28 | 4 strokes | Luke Clanton (a) Pan Cheng-tsung Michael Thorbjornsen |
8,000,000 | 1,440,000 | |
| 2023 |  Sepp Straka |
263 | −21 | 2 strokes | Alex Smalley Brendon Todd |
7,400,000 | 1,332,000 | |
| 2022 | J. T. Poston |
263 | −21 | 3 strokes |  Christiaan Bezuidenhout Emiliano Grillo |
7,100,000 | 1,278,000 | |
| 2021 | Lucas Glover |
265 | −19 | 2 strokes | Ryan Moore Kevin Na |
6,200,000 | 1,116,000 | |
| 2020 | Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |||||||
| 2019 | Dylan Frittelli |
263 | −21 | 2 strokes | Russell Henley |
6,000,000 | 1,080,000 | |
| 2018 | Michael Kim |
257 | −27 | 8 strokes | Bronson Burgoon Joel Dahmen Francesco Molinari Sam Ryder |
5,800,000 | 1,044,000 | |
| 2017 | Bryson DeChambeau |
266 | −18 | 1 stroke | Patrick Rodgers |
5,600,000 | 1,008,000 | |
| 2016 | Ryan Moore |
262 | −22 | 2 strokes | Ben Martin |
4,800,000 | 864,000 | |
| 2015 | Jordan Spieth (2) |
264 | −20 | Playoff | Tom Gillis |
4,700,000 | 846,000 | |
| 2014 | Brian Harman |
262 | −22 | 1 stroke | Zach Johnson |
4,700,000 | 846,000 | |
| 2013 | Jordan Spieth |
265 | −19 | Playoff |  David Hearn Zach Johnson |
4,600,000 | 828,000 | |
| 2012 | Zach Johnson |
264 | −20 | Playoff | Troy Matteson |
4,600,000 | 828,000 | |
| 2011 | Steve Stricker (3) |
262 | −22 | 1 stroke | Kyle Stanley |
4,500,000 | 810,000 | |
| 2010 | Steve Stricker (2) |
258 | −26 | 2 strokes | Paul Goydos |
4,400,000 | 792,000 | |
| 2009 | Steve Stricker |
264 | −20 | 3 strokes | Zach Johnson Brett Quigley Brandt Snedeker |
4,300,000 | 774,000 | |
| 2008 | Kenny Perry |
268 | −16 | Playoff | Brad Adamonis Jay Williamson |
4,200,000 | 756,000 | |
| 2007 | Jonathan Byrd |
266 | −18 | 1 stroke | Tim Clark |
4,100,000 | 738,000 | |
| 2006 |  John Senden |
265 | −19 | 1 stroke | J. P. Hayes |
4,000,000 | 720,000 | |
| 2005 | Sean O'Hair |
268 | −16 | 1 stroke | Robert Damron Hank Kuehne |
4,000,000 | 720,000 | |
| 2004 | Mark Hensby |
268 | −16 | Playoff |  John E. Morgan |
3,800,000 | 684,000 | |
| 2003 |  Vijay Singh |
268 | −16 | 4 strokes | Jonathan Byrd J. L. Lewis Chris Riley |
3,500,000 | 630,000 | |
| 2002 | J. P. Hayes |
262 | −22 | 4 strokes | Robert Gamez |
3,000,000 | 540,000 | |
| 2001 | David Gossett |
265 | −19 | 1 stroke | Briny Baird |
2,800,000 | 504,000 | |
| 2000 | Michael Clark II |
265 | −19 | Playoff | Kirk Triplett |
2,600,000 | 468,000 | |
| 1999 | J. L. Lewis |
261 | −19 | Playoff | Mike Brisky |
2,000,000 | 360,000 | |
| Quad City Classic | ||||||||
| 1998 | Steve Jones |
263 | −17 | 1 stroke | Scott Gump |
1,550,000 | 279,000 | |
| 1997 | David Toms |
265 | −15 | 3 strokes | Brandel Chamblee Robert Gamez Jimmy Johnston |
1,350,000 | 243,000 | |
| 1996 | Ed Fiori |
268 | −12 | 2 strokes | Andrew Magee |
1,200,000 | 216,000 | |
| 1995 | D. A. Weibring (3) |
197 | −13 | 1 stroke | Jonathan Kaye |
1,000,000 | 180,000 | |
| Hardee's Golf Classic | ||||||||
| 1994 | Mark McCumber |
265 | −15 | 1 stroke | Kenny Perry |
1,000,000 | 180,000 | |
| 1993 |  David Frost (2) |
259 | −21 | 7 strokes | Payne Stewart D. A. Weibring |
1,000,000 | 180,000 | |
| 1992 | David Frost |
266 | −14 | 3 strokes | Tom Lehman Loren Roberts |
1,000,000 | 180,000 | |
| 1991 | D. A. Weibring (2) |
267 | −13 | 1 stroke | Paul Azinger Peter Jacobsen |
1,000,000 | 180,000 | |
| 1990 | Joey Sindelar |
268 | −12 | Playoff | Willie Wood |
1,000,000 | 180,000 | |
| 1989 | Curt Byrum |
268 | −12 | 1 stroke | Bill Britton Brian Tennyson |
700,000 | 126,000 | |
| 1988 | Blaine McCallister |
261 | −19 | 3 strokes | Dan Forsman |
600,000 | 108,000 | |
| 1987 | Kenny Knox |
265 | −15 | 1 stroke | Gil Morgan |
500,000 | 90,000 | |
| 1986 | Mark Wiebe |
268 | −12 | 1 stroke | Curt Byrum |
400,000 | 72,000 | |
| Lite Quad Cities Open | ||||||||
| 1985 | Dan Forsman |
267 | −13 | 1 stroke | Bob Tway |
300,000 | 54,000 | |
| Miller High Life QCO | ||||||||
| 1984 | Scott Hoch (2) |
266 | −14 | 5 strokes | George Archer Vance Heafner Dave Stockton |
200,000 | 36,000 | |
| 1983 | Danny Edwards |
266 | −14 | Playoff | Morris Hatalsky |
200,000 | 36,000 | |
| 1982 | Payne Stewart |
268 | −12 | 2 strokes | Brad Bryant Pat McGowan |
200,000 | 36,000 | |
| Quad Cities Open | ||||||||
| 1981 | Dave Barr |
270 | −10 | Playoff | Woody Blackburn Frank Conner Dan Halldorson Victor Regalado |
200,000 | 36,000 | |
| 1980 | Scott Hoch |
266 | −14 | 3 strokes | Curtis Strange |
200,000 | 36,000 | |
| Ed McMahon-Jaycees Quad Cities Open | ||||||||
| 1979 | D. A. Weibring |
266 | −14 | 2 strokes | Calvin Peete |
200,000 | 36,000 | |
| 1978 | Victor Regalado |
269 | −15 | 1 stroke | Fred Marti |
150,000 | 30,000 | |
| 1977 | Mike Morley |
267 | −17 | 1 stroke | Bob Murphy Victor Regalado |
125,000 | 25,000 | |
| 1976 |  John Lister |
268 | −16 | 2 strokes | Fuzzy Zoeller |
100,000 | 20,000 | |
| 1975 | Roger Maltbie |
275 | −9 | 1 stroke | Dave Eichelberger |
75,000 | 15,000 | |
| Quad Cities Open | ||||||||
| 1974 | Dave Stockton |
271 | −13 | 1 stroke | Bruce Fleisher |
100,000 | 20,000 | |
| 1973 | Sam Adams |
268 | −16 | 3 strokes | Dwight Nevil Kermit Zarley |
100,000 | 20,000 | |
| 1972 | Deane Beman (2) |
279 | −5 | 1 stroke | Tom Watson |
100,000 | 20,000 | |
| Quad Cities Open Invitational | ||||||||
| 1971 | Deane Beman |
277 | −7 | 2 strokes | Dow Finsterwald |
25,000 | 5,000 | |
Note: Green highlight indicates scoring records.
Golfers with Multiple Wins
Six different golfers have won the John Deere Classic more than once.
- 3 Wins:
- D. A. Weibring: 1979, 1991, 1995
- Steve Stricker: 2009, 2010, 2011
- 2 Wins:
- Deane Beman: 1971, 1972
- Scott Hoch: 1980, 1984
- David Frost: 1992, 1993
- Jordan Spieth: 2013, 2015
See also
In Spanish: John Deere Classic para niños
