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THE COURSE
TPC Deere Run, which opened in 2000, is the annual site of the John Deere Classic.
"I rate the course a 9 (out of 10) and that's worth telling people about," fellow PGA TOUR veteran Peter Jacobsen said upon seeing the course shortly after it opened. What makes the golf course deserving of such a compliment is in its attention to detail as well as a forthright presentation laden with options.
Though a new layout, Weibring instilled a bit of old-time philosophy and feel to the golf course, which stretches to 7,213 yards, an intimidating length for a par-71 track. Some 70 bunkers are strategically placed throughout the course and vary in depth and shape. There are a few blind shots. There are chipping areas to confound the best players. There are gentle doglegs, requiring precision more than power.
What's more, the natural features of the former horse farm high above the Rock River Valley have not been compromised. The Rock River is visible on nine holes. Weibring extracted a few trees (less than 20 percent), but he essentially left the property, with its dramatic pitches and rolls, intact. The course inhabits roughly 170 acres, but Weibring and design associate Chris Gray of PGA TOUR Design Services disturbed less than 60 acres during construction.
"It has all the things I think you'd like to have in a golf course." "There are elevation changes, great views and scenery, hardwood trees. You have the Rock River complemented with small ponds, deep ravines … and there's no real estate," said Weibring.
There are risk-and-reward challenges, including the 358-yard, par-4 14th hole, named John Deere. 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. Perhaps the most enticing stretch of holes begins at the par-4 15th through to the finish.
For more information about TPC Deere Run visit
http://www.tpc.com/deere_run/
2008 TPC Deere Run Tournament Page
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TPC Deere Run – Silvis, IL
Monday, September 14, 2009
REGISTRATION FEES
$117
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
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