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The John Deere Classic began life in 1971 as the Quad Cities Open. For its first four years, it was played at the Crow Valley Country Club in Davenport, IA. It became an official tour event in 1972.

In 1975, the event was renamed the Ed McMahon-Jaycees Quad Cities Open (through 1979), and moved to Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, Illinois.  Title sponsors have included Miller Company (1982–1985), Hardee’s (1986–1994) and John Deere (1999-present). It stayed there until 1999 and in 2000, the event moved to the TPC at Deere Run in Silvis, IL.

The John Deere Golf Classic will be taking place on July 6-12, 2015 in the Quad Cities.

Just in case if you will be in attendance for this event, here is a list of events that will be taking place as follows:

Monday, July 6th (Free Admission):

11:30am- John Deere Golf Pro-Am

All Day- Executive Women’s Day (Tickets Required)

6:30pm-Wednesday Pro-Am Pairings Party

Tuesday, July 7th (Free Admission):

All Day- Professional Practice Rounds

9am – 4pm- Whitey’s Ice Cream Youth Day Activities
Headquartered at the John Deere Family Zone near the #7 Tee

2pm- Free Youth Clinic (TPC Deere Run Driving Range)

Wednesday, July 8th Bonus Day:

6:45am & 12Noon- John Deere Classic Pro-Am (AM & PM Tee Times)

6:30 pm- Chairman’s Charity Dinner (Tickets Required)

All Day- Anyone with daily specific or any day ticket for Thursday – Sunday gets in free to watch the Wednesday Pro-Am

Thursday, July 9th Senior Day:

7am- First round of the John Deere Classic (Approximate starting time)

2pm-5pm- Golf Channel TV Coverage (CST)

All Day- Anyone 60 years or older (gate admission only) gets in for $18

Friday, July 10th:

7am- Second round of the John Deere Classic (Approximate starting time)

2pm-5pm- Golf Channel TV Coverage (CST)

Saturday, July 11th:

7am- Third round of the John Deere Classic (Approximate starting time)

2pm-5pm- CBS Sports TV Coverage (CST)

Sunday, July 12th:

7am- Final round of the John Deere Classic (Approximate starting time)

2pm-5pm- CBS Sports TV Coverage (CST)

5:30pm- Trophy Presentation follow completion of play

To get more information on this upcoming sporting event, give them a call at

309-762-4653, 1-800-336-4655, or log online to www.johndeereclassic.com, right now!