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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 10-16, 2017 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 10th:
12noon- John Deere Golf Pro-Am
6:30pm-Wednesday Pro-Am Pairings Party
Tuesday, July 11th (Free Admission):
All Day- Professional Practice Rounds
9am – 4pm- McDonald’s 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 12th Bonus Day:
6:45am & 12Noon- John Deere Classic Pro-Am (AM & PM Tee Times)
8pm- Cole Swindell Charity Concert (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 13th Senior Day:
7am- First round of the John Deere Classic (Approximate starting time)
3pm-6pm- Golf Channel TV Coverage (CST)
All Day- Anyone 60 years or older (gate admission only) gets in for $18
Friday, July 14th:
7am- Second round of the John Deere Classic (Approximate starting time)
3pm-6pm- Golf Channel TV Coverage (CST)
Saturday, July 15th Millitary Appreciation Day:
7am- Third round of the John Deere Classic (Approximate starting time)
12noon-1:30pm- Golf Channel TV Coverage (CST)
2pm-5pm- CBS Sports TV Coverage (CST)
Sunday, July 16th:
7am- Final round of the John Deere Classic (Approximate starting time)
12noon-1:30pm- Golf Channel TV Coverage (CST)
2pm-5pm- CBS Sports TV Coverage (CST)
5:30pm- Trophy Presentation follow completion of play
To get more information on this upcoming sporting event, log online to www.johndeereclassic.com, right now!
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