The John Deere Classic Junior Open Championship will be held at TPC Deere Run on June 12 & 13. This will be a Major Point event on the Iowa Junior Tour. The Iowa PGA would like to thank The John Deere Classic and Clair Peterson for their support as title sponsor.
**Reminder: TPC Deere Run is a very difficult golf course and this is a Major Point event on the 2017 schedule. It is recommended that registrants for this event be intermediate to advanced golfers to eliminate slow play and to make it a fun event for all participants.**
This event does not have guaranteed AJGA stars. If this event meets the minimum requirements for any age division we will submit it to the AJGA for their consideration. The minimums are as follows: Boys 16-18= 40 Boys 14-15 = 20 players, Boys 12-13= 20 players, Girls 16-18 = 12 players, Girls 14-15 = 6 players.
Start Time:
8:00 a.m. tee times off of #1 & #10 both days
Format:
18-hole stroke play each day
9 Hole Divisions will be held on June 10 & 11 in the afternoon. Separate TIP has been created for the tournament. If you would like to register, please visit the John Deere Classic Junior Open - 9 hole event page.
Tee Assignments:
Boys 16-18: Blue Tees - Approximately 6530 yds.
Boys 14-15: White Tees - Approximately 5990 yds.
Boys 12-13 and Girls 16-18: Gold/White Blend approximately 5554 yds.
Girls 14-15 will play Gold Tees
Players should always be checked in at the registration table and ready to go on their tee 10 minutes prior to their tee times.
For directions and practice round information, please contact TPC Deere Run at 309-796-6000.
Spectator carts will be available on a limited basis and rented on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations will be available.
If you need to WD from the event, are placed in the WRONG division, see spelling errors or have any other questions, please contact Brett in the Section office at 319-648-0026 or bshaeffer@pgahq.com
Special thanks to Head PGA Pro Ron Scheyd, PGA General Manager Todd Hajduk, and the entire staff at TPC Deere Run for their support in hosting this event.
Presenting Sponsor Bushnell Golf will again be providing Range Finder Watches to be given away at all MAJOR Point Events. Contest details will be announced during starting announcements.
All division winners from this year's John Deere Classic Junior Open will be honored at the Wednesday Pro-Am on the first day at the 2017 John Deere Classic. What a great honor, thanks again to Clair Peterson and the John Deere Classic!
Entry fee includes lunch both days, range ball, tee gift and awards for top 3 in each division.
RANGE FINDERS ARE ALLOWED, BUT MUST BE USED FOR MEASURING DISTANCE ONLY. PLAYERS WILL BE PENALIZED IF THEIR USE OF A RANGEFINDER IS FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN DISTANCE. THE FIRST USE OF A BANNED RANGEFINDER FUNCTION WILL RESULT IN TWO STROKE PENALTY, AND ANY SUBSEQUENT USE DURING THAT ROUND WILL RESULT IN THE PLAYER'S DISQUALIFICATION.
ALL OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE TURNED OFF AND STOWED IN GOLF BAG AND ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING PLAY. SUCH DEVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO CELL PHONES, IPODS, ETC.
Refunds will only be given until June 7, 2017. There will be a $5 processing fee for cancellations in 9-hole divisions and a $10 processing fee for cancellations in 18-hole divisions. If you choose to cancel and accrue credit to your account, you may use these funds for a future tournament, during the current season. If funds are not used, they will be donated to the Iowa PGA Foundation - Burkart Scholarship.