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SILVIS - Daniel Berger, the highest ranking PGA Tour pro entered this week, WD from the John Deere Classic and stated via Twitter: “Gutted to have to withdrawal from the @JDCLASSIC this week. I am working on getting back to 100% but do not feel prepared to tee it up on Thursday. I want to wish all the players luck and thank @JohnDeere for their continued support.”
In his 3rd start at the John Deere Classic this week, Illinois native Nick Hardy will tee-it-up at TPC Deere Run on the heels of his career-best finish of T-8 at last week’s Travelers Championship.
Sperry, Iowa native Charles Jahn will make his PGA TOUR debut at the John Deere Classic this week. Jahn holed a 40-foot putt for birdie at the third extra hole to advance in a 6-for-1 playoff on Monday.
There are eight events over the next six weeks remaining until the start of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. With 76 of the top 125 in the FedExCup standings not competing this week, the John Deere Classic provides an opportunity for players outside the Top 125 to make a move before the end of the FedEx Cup Regular Season.
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The John Deere Classic | Tournament Facts
COURSE: TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL
YARDS/PAR: 7,289 yards/Par 71
ARCHITECTS: D.A. Weibring and Chris Gray
PRIZE Money - Purse/Winner’s Share: $7,100,000/$1,160,000 (last year)
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Lucas Glover
PAST RESULTS: (link)
PAST CHAMPIONS: (link)
FEDEx CUP Points to Winner: 500
SOCIAL MEDIA: #PGATour #FedExCup @JDCLASSIC @JohnDeere
TV COVERAGE: The first two rounds (June 30 and July 1) are scheduled for TV coverage from 3:00pm to 6:00pm (ET) on Golf Channel. On Saturday and Sunday, coverage is set for 1:00pm to 3:00pm (ET) on Golf Channel and 3:00 to 6:00pm (ET) on CBS.
PGA TOUR LIVE STREAMING: Live streaming coverage will run from 7:45am to 6:00pm (ET) both Thursday and Friday. Weekend streaming on PGA TOUR Live from 7:30am to 6:00pm (ET).
PGA TOUR RADIO COVERAGE: SiriusXM Radio will have live coverage of the John Deere Classic beginning at 12:00pm to 6:00pm (ET) on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, coverage will air 1:00pm to 6:00pm (or completion of event). PGA Tour Radio is available on Sirius 208/XM 92 or online via PGATourCom.
How to Watch: In case of changes, visit: (PGATourCom)
John Deere | The Basics
The Tee Times at the John Deere start on Thursday at 7:45am (ET) and continue to 3:22pm (ET).
Weather: Thursday will be mostly sunny with temperatures around 81-degrees. There’s a 0% chance of rain. Low humidity and 16 mph winds expected.
Tournament Web Site: (link)
FedEx Cup Standings: (link)
PGA Tour Brunch will post before 7:00am (ET) on Thursday.
John Deere - Field and Tee Times:
The Field: (link)
Updates:
Sunday
Kiradech Aphibarnrat (out) / Derek Ernst (in)
Kurt Kitayama (out) / Brian Davis (in)
Sangmoon Bae (out) / John Merrick (in)
Monday
Davis Riley (out) / Kevin Stadler (in)
Daniel Berger (out) / Matt Every (in)
Tuesday
Steve Stricker (out) / Morgan Hoffmann (in)
Tee Times: (link)
The John Deere Classic | Tournament Odds
Source: CBS Sports
Webb Simpson 10-1
Adam Hadwin 16-1
Sahith Theegala 22-1
Denny McCarthy 25-1
Maverick McNealy 28-1
Jason Day 28-1
Adam Long 30-1
Christiaan Bezuidenhout 30-1
Scott Stallings 35-1
Brendon Todd 35-1
Patrick Rodgers 35-1
Charles Howell 35-1
Nick Hardy 35-1
J.T. Poston 40-1
Cam Davis 40-1
Kevin Streelman 40-1
Lucas Glover 45-1
C.T. Pan 45-1
Chez Reavie 50-1
Anirban Lahiri 50-1
Adam Schenk 50-1
Doug Ghim 50-1
Cameron Champ 50-1
Adam Svensson 50-1
Lanto Griffin 50-1
Martin Laird 50-1
John Huh 60-1
Alex Smalley 65-1
Dylan Frittelli 65-1
Emiliano Grillo 65-1
Nick Taylor 70-1
Patton Kizzire 80-1
David Lipsky 80-1
Mark Hubbard 80-1
Chris Gotterup 80-1
Nate Lashley 80-1
James Hahn 80-1
Taylor Pendrith 80-1
Andrew Putnam 80-1
Hank Lebioda 80-1
Zach Johnson 90-1
Tyler Duncan 90-1
Sam Ryder 90-1
Grayson Murray 100-1
Ryan Moore 100-1
Scott Piercy 100-1
Brandon Wu 100-1
Lee Hodges 100-1
Matthias Schwab 100-1
Michael Thompson 100-1
Stephan Jaeger 100-1
Ryan Armour 100-1
Charley Hoffman 100-1
Austin Smotherman 100-1
Matt Wallace 100-1
Chad Ramey 100-1
Scott Brown 125-1
Chase Seiffert 125-1
Ben Martin 125-1
Brandt Snedeker 125-1
Kevin Chappell 125-1
Chesson Hadley 125-1
Hayden Buckley 125-1
Kramer Hickok 125-1
Greyson Sigg 125-1
Taylor Moore 125-1
Brice Garnett 125-1
Andrew Novak 125-1
Vaughn Taylor 125-1
Joseph Bramlett 125-1
Doc Redman 125-1
Rory Sabbatini 125-1
Callum Tarren 150-1
Kelly Kraft 150-1
Sean O'Hair 150-1
Peter Malnati 150-1
Vince Whaley 150-1
Brian Stuard 150-1
Justin Lower 150-1
Robert Streb 175-1
Henrik Norlander 175-1
Roger Sloan 200-1
Jonathan Byrd 200-1
Scott Gutschewski 200-1
Cameron Percy 200-1
Paul Barjon 200-1
Bill Haas 200-1
Harry Higgs 200-1
Fabian Gomez 200-1
Austin Cook 200-1
Wesley Bryan 200-1
William McGirt 200-1
Trey Mullinax 200-1
Kevin Tway 250-1
Camilo Villegas 250-1
Ben Kohles 250-1
Michael Gligic 250-1
David Lingmerth 250-1
Chris Stroud 250-1
Andrew Landry 250-1
Mark Hensby 300-1
Seung-Yul Noh 300-1
Brandon Hagy 300-1
Satoshi Kodaira 300-1
David Skinns 300-1
Aaron Baddeley 300-1
Brian Gay 300-1
Jason Dufner 300-1
Jim Knous 300-1
Patrick Flavin 300-1
Sung Kang 300-1
Dylan Wu 350-1
Brett Drewitt 350-1
Greg Chalmers 400-1
Ryan Brehm 400-1
Nick Watney 400-1
Seth Reeves 400-1
Max McGreevy 400-1
Jared Wolfe 400-1
Dawie Van Der Walt 400-1
Joshua Creel 400-1
Jonas Blixt 400-1
Robert Garrigus 400-1
Shawn Stefani 400-1
Curtis Thompson 400-1
Bo Hoag 400-1
Ben Crane 500-1
Quinn Riley 500-1
D.J. Trahan 500-1
Martin Trainer 500-1
Bo Van Pelt 500-1
Richard S. Johnson 500-1
Boo Weekley 500-1
Arjun Atwal 500-1
Tommy Gainey 500-1
David Hearn 500-1
Richy Werenski 500-1
Johnson Wagner 500-1
D.A. Points 750-1
Sean McCarty 750-1
Derek Ernst 750-1
Ricky Barnes 750-1
Kevin Stadler 1000-1
Luke Gannon 1000-1
John Senden 1000-1
John Merrick 1000-1
Brian Davis 1000-1
Omar Uresti 1000-1
Parker McLachlin 1000-1
TL’s Wedge for an Edge: After some time well spent in New England, it’s time to head out to the John Deere Classic and the picks are limited as much of the big hitters are taking a break: Going with the chalk of the odds-makers’ lists: Webb Simpson, Sahith Theegala, Cam Davis and a wildcard with Nick Hardy. Reserves: JT Poston and Scott Brown, a regular Top 10 at John Deere. For the Tour One and Done game? Stricker.
What They’re Saying
Power Rankings for John Deere (PGATourCom)
Daniel Berger WDs from John Deere (Golf Week)
Hoffman, Former No. 1 Amateur Gets Sponsor Exception (Golf Channel)
FedEx Cup Standings (PGATourCom)
Sports Gambling, Daily Fantasy & Industry News
Best Bets for The John Deere Classic - (Action Net)
Expert Picks for John Deere - (PGATourCom)
Sleeper Picks for John Deere - (PGATourCom)
Picks, Odds, Predictions for John Deere - (CBS Sports)
Learn About John Deere Classic Tourney Director (Quad Cities Biz Journal)
PGA Tour to Offer 10 Tour Cards to European Players (ESPN/Associated Press)
DP World and PGA Tour to Strengthen and Expand Relationship (PGATourCom)
On This Day in Golf History
June 29, 1997 - Greg Norman birdied the last three holes to shoot a final round (66) and win the St, Jude Classic in Memphis by one stroke over Dudley Hart. - Courtesy of Randy Walker, Author of On This Day in Golf History, available via Amazon.com and by clicking HERE
Parting Putt
Next Up: In Europe, the Genesis Scottish Open; and the Barbasol Championship in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
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