Categories: News

Superintendents Play a Round at the John Deere Classic

As PGA TOUR professionals warmed up for the John Deere Classic last week, superintendents from across the world joined them for an exclusive Pro-Am tournament hosted by John Deere Golf. Winning the annual event was a team led by PGA TOUR Pro Chris Smith and included superintendents Mike Null, Norwood Hills Country Club, St. Louis, Mo.; Tom Feller, Cedar Rapids Country Club, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Mike Nelson of Blue Top Ridge at Riverside, Riverside, Iowa; and Matt Armbrister, marketing manager, John Deere Golf. The team finished 18 under, with net score of 53.

“Playing in the John Deere Classic Pro-Am is a fun opportunity to spend time on the course from a different perspective and it’s also a great experience playing on a PGA TOUR course,” said Tom Feller, Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Four teams qualified for second place, coming in at net 57. The second place winner was determined by a scorecard playoff, based on a handicap hole four. The team included PGA TOUR Pro Ted Purdy, Brian Kimbrough of River Forest Country Club, Elmhurst, Ill.; Ryan Osborn of Wuskowhan Players Club, West Olive, Mich.; Randy DuPont of North Hills Country Club, Menomonee Falls, Wis. and Rob Wasser, regional sales manager, John Deere Golf.
The Pro-Am was held at the Tournament Players Club at Deere Run in Silvis, Ill., near John Deere’s World Headquarters in Moline. John Deere Golf also held a charity scramble on July 6 at the Davenport Country Club, Davenport, Iowa where John Deere Credit donated $2,500 towards Birdies for Charity.
About John Deere
John Deere (Deere & Company ‚ NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services for agriculture, forestry, construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe. John Deere Golf offers quality agronomic products, precise irrigation systems and innovative equipment for golf course construction, renovation, and ongoing mowing and maintenance.

# # #

Please forward all sales inquiries to John Deere Inquiry Department, P.O. Box 13603, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Readers may also call 1-800-537-8233 or visit www.JohnDeere.com.

Golf Course Trades

Recent Posts

Major Curley-led rebuild for new First Tee venue

Architect Brian Curley of design firm Curley-Wagner has broken ground on a reconstruction of the…

1 day ago

How to Pick the Right Lake Company (Without Getting Sunk)

When it comes to taking care of your pond or lake, you don’t want to…

2 days ago

Travis Pointe Country Club Announces a $6+ Million Clubhouse Renovation and Golf Course Enhancement

Travis Pointe Country Club, the distinguished member-owned private golf and lifestyle club in Ann Arbor…

2 days ago

Syngenta launches GreenCast Connect: the future of digital agronomy in the palm of your hand

Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, announced today the launch of GreenCast® Connect, a…

7 days ago

Interview with a Golf PR Veteran: Making the Rounds – Installment 37

This column features recollections of the author’s 37 years as a golf writer. These installments…

1 week ago

Esencia Poised to Become World’s Largest Audubon Signature Platinum Community

Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital proudly announce that Audubon International – the environmentally focused…

1 week ago