TPC Deere Run

🌄 Course Overview & Design

Par‑71 layout, stretching ~7,258 yards from the tips, with a slope around 145—it’s demanding, yet fair, emphasizing strategy and shot precision.
Designed by former PGA pro D.A. Weibring (2000) in collaboration with PGA Tour Design Services, weaving the course through rolling, tree-lined terrain beside the Rock River.
Built atop a historic Arabian horse farm, preserving natural standing, bunkers, elevation changes, and even some links-style holes.

Hole 16 ("Mother Earth"): A standout 153‑yard par‑3 along the river, guarded by bunkers, known for its beauty and challenge.
Opening/closing stretches: Begin with an uphill, bunkered par-4 and conclude with back-to-back scoring opportunities: a 550-yard par-5 then the demanding 17th.
Features deep rough, narrow greens, and strategic doglegs—demanding precise iron play and controlled approaches.

Hosts the John Deere Classic annually in early July, typically the week before The Open Championship; on-site since 2000 .
A tournament known for low scoring—winners often finish around −20 under par, favoring accurate approach shots and strong putting .
Paul Goydos and Hayden Springer each shot a historic 59 here (2010, 2024) – showcasing the scoring potential for hot rounds.
Course has raised tens of millions for charity and continues as John Deere Classic title sponsor through 2030.

Located at 3100 Heather Knoll, Silvis, IL, about a 2-hour drive from Chicago.
The 2025 John Deere Classic takes place July 3–6, with coverage on Golf Channel, CBS TV, and ESPN+/PGA Tour Live.
No public tee times during tournament week; open rest of the year (March–November) and six tee sets accommodate all skill levels.