John Deere Classic Through the Years: 2000s
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David Gossett won the 2001 John Deere Classic after receiving a sponsor's exemption. In the last two decades, the tournament has had many notable players receive sponsor's exemptions to the tournament early in their career.
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The John Deere Classic at the TPC at Deere Run once again drew large crowds to the annual PGA event. Despite the hot and humid conditions all week golf fans flocked to Silvis to watch as J.P. Hayes won the 2002 JDC crown in record- setting fashion.
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PGA Pro Vijay Singh watches his drive from the 6th tee at TPC at Deere Run in Silvis Tuesday afternoon.
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PGA pro David Frost walks along the 5th green of TPC at Deere Run in Silvis during the first round of the 2003 John Deere Classic Thursday.
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Jonathan Byrd won the John Deere Classic in 2007 after finishing tied for second behind Vijay Singh in 2003.
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PGA golfer Paul Stankowski acknowledges the cheers of the huge gallery at the 18th green during a previous tournament. The 18th green has proved to be a great spot to watch the tournament conclude over the years.
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Vijay Singh holds up the bronze buck trophy after winning the John Deere Classic Monday morning at the TPC at Deere Run in Silvis.
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PGA pro Paul Stankowski acknowledges the crowd after making his putt for bird on the 14th hole of TPC at Deere Run in Silvis during the final round of the John Deere Classic Monday morning.
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The gallery following 2007 Maters Champion Zach Johnson, crosses a walking bridge on the 15th hole, Thursday July 10, 2008 during first round action of the John Deere Classic in Silvis, IL. (Lee News Service / Quad-City Times, John Schultz).
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Michael Clark III lines up his put on the 5th hole at the last round of the John Deere Classic that suspended for weather. He was the leader at that time.7/30/00Camera: DCS520CSerial #: K520C-02434Width: 1152Height: 1728Date: 7/30/00Time: 14:12:16DCS5XX ImageFW Ver: 1.6.7TIFF ImageLook: ProductAntialiasing Filter: RemovedTaggedCounter: [16957]ISO Speed: 800Aperture: f4.0Shutter: 1/1000Max Aperture: f4.0Min Aperture: f45Exposure Mode: Aperture priority AE (Av)Compensation: +0.7Flash Compensation: +0.0Meter Mode: EvaluativeFlash Mode: No flashDrive Mode: ContinuousFocus Mode: AI ServoFocus Point: --o--Focal Length (mm): 420White balance: Auto (Daylight)
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Iowa native Zach Johnson arrived at 5:15 Sunday morning, July 12, 2009, for the John Deere Classic.
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Steve Stricker celebrates with the winner's trophy in 2009 after winning the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run, his first of three straight tournament wins.
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Mark Hensby won his first PGA Tour event at the John Deere Classic, in a playoff over fan favorite John E. Morgan, whom Hensby later described as "a crazy man."
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Kenny Perry acknowleges the crowd during the John Deere Classic.
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Zach Johnson, now a fixture at the John Deere Classic, waves to fans after sinking a put on the 9th hole in 2002. Johnson missed the cut in his initial JDC, but has enjoyed plenty of success since.
Last fall, when John Deere Classic tournament officials reorganized the staff that works within the stone house office, it marked the beginnin…
SILVIS — Most people will admit that at some point over the last 16 months, they have felt as if life has bucked them off a wild bronco.
The pro-am at the John Deere Classic Wednesday featured a CEO caddie, first-time volunteers, and more.
The pro-am at the John Deere Classic proved to be a relaxing one for family, fans alike
SILVIS — Settling into a round of golf is a good place for Camilo Villegas.
Following his first career PGA Tour victory via five-hole playoff at the Rocket Mortgage Classic last week in Detroit, Mich., Cam Davis shot a 4-under 67 with four birdies, two bogeys, and an eagle on the par 5 No. 2 to position himself in a 17-way bunch tied at 12th at TPC Deere Run.
Ryan Moore has battled an aching back in the last year, but the 2016 John Deere Classic champion opened with a 65 Thursday at TPC Deere Run.
No nerves for Schaake:Â University of Iowa golfer Alex Schaake carded a 1-over 72 Thursday in his first round in a PGA Tour event.
SILVIS — Golfers in the John Deere Classic saved their best for last on Thursday.
SILVIS — The Monday qualifiers made a statement on Thursday.
SILVIS — After a poor drive on the 18th hole Friday afternoon, defending John Deere Classic champion Dylan Frittelli found himself needing to …
SILVIS — Steve Stricker found it much easier to smile when he walked off the golf course Friday.
SILVIS — Sometimes having a great perspective on things — and life in general — can be key to having things fall into place for you.
SILVIS — Once upon a time, golfers from Latin America were a bit of a novelty on the PGA Tour.
SILVIS — A few players in the John Deere Classic got a jump on moving day.
Bettendorf native and former Iowa State University golfer Adam Seitz fulfilled a dream experience caddying for his former college teammate, Chris Baker, at the John Deere Classic this week.
SILVIS — Sebastian Munoz said he carried momentum from a hot start on Thursday into Friday's second round of the John Deere Classic.
After years of working in the business world, Davenport native Jason Scott used his networking skills to transition full-time into the caddying world on the PGA Tour.
SILVIS — For the 10th time in the past 11 years the John Deere Classic has been held, the tournament has a solo leader following the third round.
SILVIS — Cameron Champ knew what was on the line this week with a spot in next week's Open Championship available to one person from the John …
Wayward shots led to a 1-under 70 for Adam Schenk as he went backwards on the leaderboard and dropped nine spots and into a tie for 12th heading into Sunday's final round.
Scott Brown carded one of the best rounds on Saturday in the third round of the John Deere Classic. And his 8-under 63 jumped him over two doz…
Sebastian Munoz rallied on the back nine to grab a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the John Deere Classic.
SILVIS — After finishing in second place at the John Deere Classic on Sunday, Ryan Moore seemed to mostly close the door on accepting the exem…
Hank Lebioda carded a 6-under 65 on Sunday, finishing in a three-way tie for eighth at the John Deere Classic. It was Lebioda’s third straight top-10 finish.
SILVIS — From the very beginning Sunday, things seemed as though they weren’t going to go Sebastian Munoz’s way.
With the John Deere Classic set to begin this week, spectators hoping to catch the action throughout the week should be prepared for what is a…
