JDC tournament director discusses event and local impact
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:18 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
As the John Deere Classic nears, tournament director Andrew Lehman spoke about the significance of the event to the Quad Cities. In an interview, Lehman highlighted what the tournament brings to the community and the excitement it generates among local fans. The classic has a long history in the area and is set to attract numerous participants and spectators this summer. The upcoming tournament is expected to feature a diverse field of players as it has in previous years.
- •Andrew Lehman is the tournament director for the John Deere Classic.
- •Lehman discussed the event's significance to the Quad Cities.
- •The classic is expected to attract many participants and fans this summer.
- •The tournament has a rich history in the region.
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — JDC preview: Tournament director Andrew Lehman
"As the John Deere Classic approaches, Our Quad Cities sports director Jay Kidwell chatted with JDC tournament director Andrew Lehman about the event as a whole, and it what it means to the Quad Cities.
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