John Deere Classic: How to observe, preview, tee occasions, extra

The PGA Tour is in Silvis, Illinois, for the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run.

Six occasions—together with the Olympics—stay till the FedEx Cup playoffs start, so this area is combating for factors and jockeying for place among the many prime 70.

Those taking part in this week should make loads of birdies to contend, as this occasion might be a birdie fest for the third straight week. Winners have surpassed 20-under-par scores a number of occasions all through the occasion’s lengthy historical past, so count on low numbers.

Michael Kim received this occasion at 27-under in 2018, which marks the seventh-lowest rating in PGA Tour historical past. He ran away with the title that yr and received by eight photographs.

While there might be a number of birdies, this occasion additionally produces loads of drama. Since John Deere took over the sponsorship rights in 1999, further holes have decided the winner six occasions—together with Jordan Spieth’s two wins in 2013 and 2015.

John Deere Classic Information:

Where: TPC Deere Run Silvis, IL (Par-71, 7,289-yards)

When: July 4-Seventh

Purse: $8,000,000 ($1,440,000 Winner)

FedEx Cup Points: 500

Defending Champion: Sepp Straka

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images

How to Watch the John Deere Classic

Golf Channel and CBS Sports will share tv protection. Check out the total schedule under:

Thursday, July 4: 4-7 p.m. E.T. (Golf Channel)

Friday, July 5: 4-7 p.m. E.T. (Golf Channel)

Saturday, July 6: 1-3 p.m. E.T. (Golf Channel); 3-6 p.m. E.T. (CBS)

Sunday, July 7: 1-3 p.m. E.T. (Golf Channel); 3-6 p.m. E.T. (CBS)

How to Stream the John Deere Classic

ESPN+ will solely air early spherical and featured group protection all 4 days of the John Deere Classic. Peacock could have simulcasts of the Golf Channel’s broadcast.

Coverage on Peacock will be streamed here.

In addition, followers can tune into CBS Sports streaming service Paramount+ whereas CBS airs its third and ultimate spherical broadcasts.

John Deere Classic Preview:

Defending champion Sepp Straka arrives within the Quad Cities with some confidence. He fired off a closing 9-under 62 final yr to win by two photographs for his second profession PGA Tour victory. The former Georgia Bulldog completed T-23 on the Travelers but in addition has a pair of T-5s on the Charles Schwab Challenge and The Memorial. His type is in a great spot for him to repeat.

However, two-time champion Jordan Spieth can be within the area this week as he seems to be to search out some momentum at a spot the place he performs nicely. But he has not had the perfect season and desperately wants a lift as the ultimate stretch approaches.

Like Straka, Davis Thompson arrives with loads of momentum. He has a pair of runner-up finishes on the Myrtle Beach Classic and final week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic. Thompson additionally turned in a formidable tie for ninth on the U.S. Open. He might very nicely grow to be the most recent first-time winner at TPC Deere Run.

Nick Dunlap, Neal Shipley, Joel Dahmen, and Aaron Rai performed nicely on the Rocket Mortgage Classic. While it will likely be Dunlap and Shipley’s first begin on the John Deere, their inexperience might not matter with how red-hot they’re.

This week is about gaining essential FedEx Cup factors as many gamers look to get inside that Top 70 to play on the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis.

The John Deere Classic Round 1 Tee Times (E.T.):

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The John Deere Classic Round 2 Tee Times (E.T.):

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