The Platinum Tee Club is designed for those interested in supporting all the Birdies for Charity organizations as well as the tournament’s continued improvement. A Platinum Tee Club donation is just a Partner Program donation that goes directly to the Birdies for Charity Bonus Fund. That frees up capital for spectator improvements while ensuring charities get the high end of the bonus promise. As a 501 (C) (3) organization, donations made here have the same tax advantages as any other donation made to one of our participating organizations.
Twice the impact – The John Deere Foundation believes strongly enough in this initiative that it has set aside a matching fund to provide a dollar for dollar match for any donation made through the program up to $325,000.
"We hope our promise to match your donation dollar for dollar underscores how strongly we feel about the future of the John Deere Classic and all the benefits it annually delivers to our region. I’d like to personally extend an invitation to partner with us to make the John Deere Classic a continued success."
- Sam Allen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Deere & Company
"As a small business owner we make donations to many local charities. We also, however, say no to many others since there are only so many dollars to go around. By designating a portion of our Partner donation to the Birdies for Charity Fund, we are able to support hundreds of charities at the same time."
- Mike Vonderhaar, President, Miller Container
$1,500-2,999 DONATION
- On-course & website recognition
- Grounds Passes, up to 8 day specific
- Parking Passes, up to 4
Due to continuing health uncertainties and possible spectator restrictions, credential quantities will be subject to availability and determined at a later date.
$3,000-4,999 DONATION
- On-course & Website recognition
- All-Inclusive Grounds Passes, food & beverages included, up to 2 day specific
- Grounds Passes, up to 8 day specific
- Parking Passes, up to 4
Due to continuing health uncertainties and possible spectator restrictions, credential quantities will be subject to availability and determined at a later date.
$5,000-7,499 DONATION
- On-course & website recognition
- John Deere Classic limited edition tee marker
- (2) Individual Honorary Observer Inside the Ropes Experiences at 2021 John Deere Classic
- All-Inclusive Grounds Passes, food & beverage included, up to 4 day specific
- Grounds Passes, up to 8 day specific
- Parking Passes, up to 4
Due to continuing health uncertainties and possible spectator restrictions, credential quantities will be subject to availability and determined at a later date.
$7,500 & UP DONATION
- On-course & website recognition
- John Deere Classic limited edition tee marker
- (2) Individual Honorary Observer Inside the Ropes Experiences at 2021 John Deere Classic
- All-Inclusive Grounds Passes, food & beverage included, up to 8 day specific
- Grounds Passes, up to 8 day specific
- Parking Passes, up to 6
Due to continuing health uncertainties and possible spectator restrictions, credential quantities will be subject to availability and determined at a later date.
2020 Platinum Tee Club Donors
| Platinum ($7,500 and above) | Gold ($5,000-$7,499) |
| Howard E. & Carol E. Harkins Charitable Trust Adam & Kathryn Kunkel Quad City Bank & Trust Roofing Technology / EPIC Stone Smart Lexus of the Quad Cities The Bechtel Trusts Jay & Collette Vonderhaar Mike & Joanie Vonderhaar | Bart & Dee Baker Chad & Caroline Everitt First Midwest Bank Fortress Bank - Lee Garlach Edna Denise Garrett Clair & Cheri Peterson Bill & Sue Rector David & Jana Steil Tri-City Electric Co Benjamin A. Yeggy |
| Silver ($3,000-$4,999) | Bronze ($1,500-$2,999) |
Jim Bellig | Tom & Debbie Bracke |
| Friend ($750-$1,499) | |
Tony & Cheryl Carpita | |