John Deere Classic Through the Years: 1980s
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Bobby Clampett and Leonard Thompson clown at Oakwood Country Club.
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Oakwood Country Club 1st tee. (Undated Dispatch/Argus file photo)
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Weather delay, 1980s
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Mark Wiebe won the Quad-Cities Open in 1986 and was a fixture of the tournament, playing in it 13 times.
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Jack Nicklaus - June 3, 1986.
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Jack Nicklaus during an exhibition match against Dan Forsman June 3, 1986 at Oakwood Country Club.
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Alex Trebek signs an autograph during the Pro-Am July 16, 1986.
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Scott Hoch, pictured here in 1986, played in the tournament 15 times, winning it in 1980 and 1984.
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1987 - The gallery near the clubhouse.
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Bob Tway and Greg Norman - June 2, 1987.
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1993 - Dave Barr
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Denny Royce was photographed by Terry Herbig for the Moline Dispatch during the 1977 Quad-City Open returning a lost golf ball to Ed McMahon in exchange for a $20 bill, which he autographed, along with Bob Hope.
Payne Stewart... 07/18/82
Payne Stewart kiss the Oakwood Country Club's permanent trophy after winning his first PGA event in 1982. Stewart won the Quad-City Open PGA Golf Tournament and a check for $36,000 on July 18, 1982. Photo by Larry Fisher. - 1999 Quad-City Times
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Payne Stewart reacts to his putt enroute to winning his first PGA event in 1982. Stewart won the Quad-City Open PGA Golf Tournament and a check for $36,000 on July 18, 1982. Photo by Larry Fisher. - 1999 Quad-City Times
A good Thursday to all. You're waking up to milder temps and a sweet forecast for watching the John Deere Classic or taking that final Bix at …
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.
