The John Deere Classic has been an official PGA Tour event since early autumn of 1972; two years later, it switched to a slot in July, the month it’s been played ever since. Before 1999, the tournament was called the Quad Cities Open and has been played at TPC Deere Run since 2000.
Course Records and Famous Wins at TPC Deere Run
TPC Deere Run plays as a 7,258-yard, par-71 course during the tournament. The course record of 59 was set by Paul Goydos (2010) and repeated by Hayden Springer in 2024. Last year’s champion, Davis Thompson, shot 28-under throughout the tournament to win his first career PGA Tour event and set the tournament scoring record. Thompson is not the only winner to capture their first tour win at the John Deere Classic—major champion winners Brian Harman, Jordan Spieth and Bryson DeChambeau all had their first career victory at the event.
Spieth was two weeks shy of his 20th birthday when he won here in 2013. He famously holed out on the 72nd hole to get into a playoff with Zach Johnson and David Hearn. He went on to win on the fifth playoff hole, becoming the fourth-youngest player to win on the PGA Tour. He also won this event in 2015 in a playoff against Tom Gillis. Spieth is not the only one who has won this event multiple times—Steve Stricker won it three years in a row from 2009 to 2011.
Significance of the John Deere Classic
For many players in the field, this is the last chance to qualify for The Open Championship. Two qualifying spots are awarded to the top two finishers who have not already qualified for The Open.
Who to Watch at the 2025 John Deere Classic
Max Homa, Sungjae Im, Joel Dahmen and Jason Day are some of the notable players in the field this week. Look for 2024 PGA Tour University winner Michael Thorbjornsen to hoist the trophy at the end of the week—he has played this tournament twice, finishing T17 and T2. He is warmed up and ready to go after a T4 finish at the Rocket Classic last week. Luke Clanton will also be back for the first time as a professional, having played last year as an amateur.
How to Watch the 2025 John Deere Classic
You can watch the coverage of the John Deere Classic on the Golf Channel and CBS during certain windows. All times below are ET. Tee times begin at 7:45am ET.
Thursday, July 3: 4-7pm ET on Golf Channel and the NBC Sports App
Friday, July 4: 4-7pm ET on Golf Channel and the NBC Sports App
Saturday, July 5: 1-3pm ET on Golf Channel and the NBC Sports App; 3-6pm ET on CBS
Sunday, July 6: 1-3pm ET on Golf Channel and the NBC Sports App; 3-6pm ET on CBS
