The 2022 John Deere Classic returns to TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, offering a $7.1 million purse with $1.278 million going to the winner, along with 500 FedEx Cup points. This year's tournament takes place two weeks before the Open Championship, with three qualifying spots available for St. Andrews.

Lucas Glover returns as defending champion after shooting 19-under par last year for his first victory in over a decade. The tournament has historically served as a springboard for emerging talent, with Jordan Spieth and Bryson DeChambeau earning their first PGA Tour wins here.

Course Overview:

• Par 71, stretching 7,200 yards
• Designed by D.A. Weibring in 1999
• Features elevation changes and stadium design
• Tree-lined fairways with thick rough and Bentgrass greens
• Typically yields winning scores around 20-under par
• Layout includes 3 par 5s, 4 par 3s, and 11 par 4s

Notable Players & Odds:

• Webb Simpson (+1100) - Tournament favorite
• Adam Hadwin (+1600)
• Charles Howell III (+2500)
• Denny McCarthy (+2500)
• Christiaan Bezuidenhout (+3300)
• Sahith Theegala (+2200) - Coming off runner-up at Travelers Championship

The field is traditionally lighter with many top players resting before the final major of the season. Major champions Webb Simpson, Jason Day, Zach Johnson, and Jason Dufner headline this year's event, joined by promising newcomers Chris Gotterup, Patrick Flavin, and Illinois native Nick Hardy.

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