John Deere Classic features history of sub-60 rounds and teenage champions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The John Deere Classic, a lesser-known event on the PGA Tour, has a rich history filled with notable achievements. TPC Deere Run has produced two rounds of 59, by Paul Goydos in 2010 and Hayden Springer in 2024. Additionally, Jordan Spieth’s playoff victory in 2013 made him the first teenager to win on the PGA Tour since 1931. Steve Stricker remains the only golfer to win the same PGA Tour event three years consecutively, achieving this feat from 2009 to 2011. The tournament, sponsored by John Deere since 1998, continues to be significant in the professional golf.
- •TPC Deere Run has hosted two rounds of 59.
- •Jordan Spieth's 2013 win marked a historic teenage victory.
- •Steve Stricker last won the event three times consecutively from 2009-2011.
- •John Deere has been the title sponsor since 1998.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — John Deere Classic history includes 2 59s, a teenage winner, rare threepeat
"The John Deere Classic may not have the notoriety as many other tournaments on the PGA Tour, but the JDC has some unique history.
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