Silvis, Illinois
TPC Deere Run delivers authentic PGA TOUR pedigree in an accessible, scenic Midwest package. With championship conditioning, bold elevation changes, and a rollicking risk-reward closing stretch, it’s a tournament venue you can actually play—and feel like the pros while you’re at it.
Land enters community use; later farmed, mined, and used for Arabian horse breeding.
Quad Cities leadership, John Deere & PGA TOUR launch TPC Deere Run project.
TPC Deere Run opens; hosts first John Deere Classic.
PGA TOUR-led course renovation to maintain TOUR standards.
Paul Goydos fires a historic 59 during the John Deere Classic.
Jordan Spieth claims his first PGA TOUR win here—as a teenager.
John Deere Classic is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long before the first tee shots, this acreage saw coal mining, Arabian horse ranches, and connections to the John Deere family. The course’s hole names and layout pay tribute to that storied past, rooting a modern Tour course in deep Midwest soil.
When the Quad Cities' signature TOUR stop lacked a permanent home, local vision and the backing of John Deere led to the creation of TPC Deere Run—a purpose-built, fan-friendly stadium for professional drama and community pride.
Paul Goydos made history here in 2010, carding a rare 59 during the John Deere Classic. That magic number and the electric atmosphere it created cemented TPC Deere Run’s status as a place where golf dreams live large.
In 2013, a then-teenaged Jordan Spieth holed a must-make bunker shot and seized his first PGA TOUR title at Deere Run. He returned to win again in 2015, marking the start of a superstar’s run—and giving the course a front-row seat to golfing destiny.
TPC Deere Run is a true modern stadium course—built for fans, TOUR players, and everyday golfers seeking an inspiring test. D.A. Weibring’s routing weaves through river bluffs, wooded corridors, and open meadows, all while showcasing the Rock River’s natural drama. Every hole is named for the land’s heritage, and the design balances strategic shotmaking with risk-reward options—most memorably on the thrilling, drivable 14th and the photogenic 16th on the bluff. The course is championship-tough, but the multiple tee sets ensure you can play your game and chase your own moment in the sun.
D.A. Weibring—a PGA TOUR winner and Illinois native—crafted Deere Run to give his home state a modern, welcoming, and tournament-worthy course. The design philosophy prizes Midwestern hospitality, classic shot values, and the creation of memorable moments for all who tee it up.
Former PGA Tour venue, tour-style challenge
Resort favorite with Ozarks views
Private club, highly ranked regionally
Member-friendly, strong conditions
The ultimate risk/reward hole—a short, drivable par 4 that torments and tempts. Tee shots thread over a gentle hill to a green guarded by the infamous ‘valley of sin’ left. Go for glory or lay up to wedge distance—the choice is yours.
Big hitters can attack the green; a safer layup to the right center fairway leaves a full wedge. Risk/reward at its purest.
Miss left and you're in deep trouble—recovery is unlikely. Bunkers and tricky slopes punish overzealous attacks.
Tour-level grooming, smooth bentgrass greens, well-maintained bunkers.
4 to 4.5 hours typical; efficient for a public course at this caliber.
Professional but welcoming; walk in TOUR pros’ footsteps.
Traditional golf attire: collared shirts, no denim, soft spikes only.
Dramatic Nicklaus design with lakes and risk/reward holes, considered a must-play public in the region.
Best-value muni around, fun elevation changes, accessible for all levels.
Classic parkland, strong state reputation—seek access for the contrasting club experience.
Former home of the Classic, subtle design and elite amateur event host—private but worth pursuing.
Stay in Moline/East Moline for quickest TPC and airport access, or Silvis for a quiet golf-focused trip.
Tight corridors and scattered penal rough make tee shots critical—work on consistency and shaping.
Many birdie chances hinge on attacking from 125 yards and in—spin control matters.
Bentgrass surfaces roll true but feature subtle breaks—spend extra time on the practice green.
The Rock River bluffs funnel wind, especially on par 3s—adjust club selection accordingly.
All 18 holes are named for local history—from famous horses to John Deere lore.
You can walk the same grounds where Jordan Spieth won his first PGA TOUR event.
Paul Goydos' iconic 59 here still stands among the lowest rounds in PGA TOUR history.
The property once hosted Arabian horse breeding—'Conquistador' nods to a champion steed.
TPC Deere Run’s John Deere Classic is famed for community charity and booming birdie runs.
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