2022 JOHN DEERE CLASSIC HELPS RAISE A RECORD $13.9 MILLION FOR CHARITY By Ashley Hansen | 2 March, 2023

The 2022 John Deere Classic helped raise a record $13,908,668 million via its Birdies for Charity program and will pay a 7% bonus to its 481 participating charities, tournament officials announced Monday at the John Deere Pavilion in downtown Moline. This year’s total exceeds by $89,514 the previous record of $13,819,154, which was set in 2019.

2021 John Deere Classic Helps Raise $12.56 Million for Charity By Ashley Hansen | 13 December, 2021

​The 2021 John Deere Classic helped raise $12.56 million via its Birdies for Charity program despite being required to conduct the tournament under COVID-19 restrictions, tournament officials announced Monday.

JOHN DEERE CLASSIC BIRDIES FOR CHARITY PROGRAM KICKS OFF 2021 FUNDRAISING DRIVE By Ashley Hansen | 12 April, 2021

The John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity program today officially kicked off its annual drive to help raise donations for more than 450 Quad City area charities while also announcing several procedural changes.

Despite No Tournament, 2020 John Deere Classic Helps Raise $12.22 Million for Charity By Ashley Hansen | 30 October, 2020

Continuing its role as a vital engine for charity, the 2020 John Deere Classic helped raise $12.22 million for 465 local and regional charities even though the tournament was canceled because of COVID-19 pandemic concerns. Tournament officials also announced that each participating charity will receive a five percent bonus in addition to the money raised through the Birdies for Charity program.

2019 JOHN DEERE CLASSIC HELPS RAISE A RECORD $13.82 MILLION FOR 542 LOCAL AND REGIONAL CHARITIES By Ashley Hansen | 1 November, 2019

The 2019 John Deere Classic helped raise a record $13.82 million for 542 local and regional charities, tournament officials announced Thursday at John Deere World Headquarters. Tournament officials also announced that each participating charity will receive a 7.25 percent bonus in addition to the money raised through the Birdies for Charity program, 50 percent more than the tournament’s guaranteed five percent bonus.

John Deere Classic Birdies for Charity Program Kicks off 2019 Fundraising Drive By Ashley Hansen | 15 April, 2019

CHARITY SPOTLIGHT: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center By Micaela Booth | 22 January, 2019

January is National Blood Donor month. Click the button below to learn more about the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. Please consider helping support your local blood center save lives by donation blood today. There is a critical need for all blood types, especially Type O and AB Universal Donors.

John Deere Classic earns “Best Of” award at PGA TOUR Tournament Meetings By Micaela Booth | 4 January, 2019

PGA TOUR event honored for “Best Title Sponsor Integration” in 2018 The John Deere Classic (Silvis, Illinois) was honored by the PGA TOUR at the TOUR’s Tournament Meetings on December 6. The John Deere Classic earned an award for “Best Title Sponsor Integration”...

CHARITY SPOTLIGHT: The Bonus Fund donation equates to 42,372 Meals at River Bend Foodbank By Micaela Booth | 13 November, 2018

Welcome to the first of our bi-monthly installments featuring the incredible local and regional charities that participate in our Charity Spotlight program. The John Deere Classic offers all participating Birdies for Charity organizations the opportunity to put their mission in front of tens of...

2018 JOHN DEERE CLASSIC HELPS RAISE A RECORD $13.45 MILLION FOR 534 LOCAL AND REGIONAL CHARITIES By Micaela Booth | 30 October, 2018

Lexus of Quad Cities Donates 2-Year Lease to Lucky Winner The 2018 John Deere Classic helped raise a record $13.45 million for 534 local and regional charities, an increase of $1.18 million over the previous year, tournament officials announced Wednesday at John Deere World Headquarters....

Sunday Recap 2018 By Micaela Booth | 14 July, 2018

By RICK BROWN, John Deere Classic CorrespondentWhen Michael Kim added to his five-shot lead with birdies on the first three holes Sunday, he sucked the suspense out of the John Deere Classic. At least until he reached the 18th green.There, Michael was surprised to find his parents, Sun...

Friday Recap By Micaela Booth | 13 July, 2018

By RICK BROWN, John Deere Classic ReporterMichael Kim was part of a talented high school class of 2011. This new wave of talent has taken the PGA Tour by storm.Guys like Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Daniel Berger and Xander Schauffele.“The list goes on and on,” Kim said.All four...

Saturday Recap By Micaela Booth | 13 July, 2018

By RICK BROWN, John Deere Classic CorrespondentMichael Kim turned 25 years old Saturday. And he’s made a total of 25 birdies through the first three rounds of the John Deere Classic.“Coming into the day I told myself, “It’s your birthday, try to have as stress-free a day...

Weather Delays & Updates By Micaela Booth | 12 July, 2018

Play was suspended Friday, July 13th due to weather. Round 2 play will resume at 8 AM. After play is completed, the cut will be made and Round 3 is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:15 AM.Volunteer parking has been changed to River Bend Industrial Center, located at 1300 19th Street in East...

John Deere Classic 2018 Preview By Micaela Booth | 11 July, 2018

By: Rick Brown, John Deere Classic CorrespondentSteve Stricker is 51 years old, but acting his age has never been a requirement.“I don’t feel like I’m in my 50s,” Stricker said. “I preface that by saying when I wake up, I do. But then as I get going I feel okay. I...