Zach Johnson joined elite company this afternoon. The Cedar Rapids native became only the 14th golfer to win both the Masters and British Open by edging Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman in a dramatic four hole playoff. It was an emotional Johnson who was interviewed on ESPN moments after … [Read more...]
Spieth wins John Deere Classic in playoff
For the second time Jordan Spieth has won the John Deere Classic in the Quad Cities. Jordan Spieth needed a two-hole playoff to win the John Deere Classic in the Quad Cities, his fourth tourney win of the year. Iowa native Zach Johnson finished in third place at 19 under. Spieth would have liked … [Read more...]
Spieth not worried about playing John Deere Classic before British Open
A week from now Jordan Spieth will begin his quest to win the third leg of golf's "Grand Slam" at the British Open, but the 21-year-old is back in the Quad Cities this week getting set for tomorrow's start of the John Deere Classic. Spieth has already won the Masters and U.S. Open and with a win … [Read more...]
John Deere Classic set to tee off this week
The PGA Tour returns to the Quad Cities later this week for the John Deere Classic. This week's field will include golf's newest superstar Jordan Spieth. The 2013 winner of the JDC is halfway to a "Grand Slam" with wins at the Masters and U.S. Open. "It wasn't just about 2013, we gave him a spot in … [Read more...]
Defending John Deere Classic champ happy to return
The defending champion of the John Deere Classic made a stop in the Quad Cities as officials prepare for next months return of the PGA Tournament. Defending champion Brian Harman made a stop in the Quad Cities as the countdown begins to next months John Deere Classic. Harman edged 2012 champ Zach … [Read more...]
Masters champ Spieth will return to the John Deere Classic
Golf's newly crowned Masters champion will play in the John Deere Classic near the Quad Cities in July. Twenty-one year old Jordan Spieth tied a Masters' record by finishing 18 under par. He won the John Deere Classic as a teenager back in 2013. "Watching him bring it to the house was very, very … [Read more...]
Weather issues delay opening of Grand Falls golf course in Larchwood
The wet stormy spring weather hasn't only been a problem for farmers, it hasn't helped those trying to get a golf course in northwest Iowa up and running. The Grand Falls Casino near Larchwood had planned to open it's 18 hole course this year, but general manager, Sharon Hasselhoff says it won't … [Read more...]
Spieth ready to defend John Deere Classic title
Jordan Spieth is ready to defend his title when the John Deere Classic opens on Thursday near the Quad Cities. Last year's victory was his first on the PGA Tour and came just days shy of his 20th birthday. "I won't get caught up in the hype, I won't be thinking about any of that....what defending … [Read more...]
Spieth says tournament exemptions important for young golfers
Jordan Spieth says he is a perfect example of what a young golfer can accomplish if given a chance. Two years ago, Spieth was given a sponsor exemption to play in the John Deere Classic near the Quad Cities. He returned last year as a 19-year old and posted his first PGA win by edging Zach Johnson … [Read more...]
NCAA champion from Stanford given spot in John Deere Classic
The John Deere Classic near the Quad Cities has long been known as a place where young players get an early shot at the PGA Tour and this year is no exception. The tournament is providing four sponsor exemptions to young players, including NCAA individual champion Cameron Wilson of … [Read more...]