THE COURSE

TPC Deere Run encompasses nearly 380 acres of land along the banks of the majestic Rock River. The property has had a story past having been home to Sauk Indians, John Deere descendants and world class Arabian Horses. The property is now home to TPC Deere Run, ranked #56 in America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest and #5 in the state of Illinois by Golfweek Magazine. TPC Deere Run, which opened in 2000, is the annual site of the John Deere Classic.

There are risk-and-reward challenges, including the 358-yard, par-4 14th hole, named John Deere. The hole is drivable because it plays downhill, but coming up short of the small, elevated green leaves a player with a blind shot from the U.S. version of the "Valley of Sin," a tightly mowed chipping area. Go long and the ball can careen down a 60-foot bluff.

There is the par-4 fourth hole, dogleg right, 450 yards, with a large oak tree in the middle of the fairway defying golfers on the tee. Players have to choose which way to drive around it, but provided is 54 yards of real estate (32 yards on the left side of the tree, 22 on the right, where a well-struck drive offers a shorter and easier approach).

Perhaps the most enticing stretch of holes begins at the par-4 15th through to the finish. Weibring and Gray achieved a stadium feel and look that is common to many TPC designs, but they did it without moving much earth. The holes, including two long par-4s, cut through the trees and a ravine, making for a natural stadium golf setting.

For more information about TPC Deere Run visit
http://www.tpc.com/deere_run/

REGISTRATION FEES
$95

TEE TIMES
Players will be notified of individual tee times 48 hours in advance via email and website. The first group will tee off at approximately 8:00 a.m. Please check your profile for exact tee time.

DIRECTIONS

COURSE CONTACT
3100 Heather Knoll
Silvis, IL 61282

OFFICE: (309) 796-6000
FACSIMILE: (309) 256-2000