John Deere Classic: What Spectators Need to Know
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John Deere Classic: What Spectators Need to Know
- The 2026 John Deere Classic PGA Tour golf tournament is scheduled for July 2-5 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, with a total purse of $8.8 million.
- Concerts on the Course will feature Carrie Underwood on Saturday, July 4, and Old Dominion on Sunday, July 5, with performances beginning an hour after play concludes.
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The John Deere Classic, an annual PGA Tour event, will be held from July 2-5, 2026, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Gates are set to open at 6 a.m. each tournament day, with the first round beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 2.
Spectators attending the tournament can take advantage of complimentary parking at designated lots, with shuttle services available to transport them to the main entrance of TPC Deere Run. Parking passes must be reserved in advance. For those with handicap parking tags, parking is available at Circle Drive at the entrance of TPC Deere Run. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also an option, with a designated pickup area near the main gate.
The tournament has a strict bag policy, prohibiting bags larger than 6″ x 6″ x 6″. Clear bags up to 12″ x 6″ x 12″ are permitted. Outside beverages and coolers are not allowed, though fans can bring two 16 oz sealed water bottles due to forecasted high temperatures. Empty water vessels are permitted, but refill stations are not available on the course. Strollers and small wagons are allowed but are subject to security screening and must be collapsible for shuttles.
Beyond the golf, the “Concerts on the Course” series will feature Carrie Underwood on Saturday, July 4, and Old Dominion on Sunday, July 5. These concerts will take place on the 18th green hillside approximately one hour after the final putt drops each day, typically between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Access to the concerts requires a day-specific ticket for Saturday or Sunday. Concession stands near the 18th green will remain open during the concerts, and all on-course concessions are cashless, accepting credit/debit cards and Apple Pay.
The total purse for the 2026 John Deere Classic is $8.8 million, with the winner taking home $1.584 million. Youth 15 and under receive complimentary grounds admission with a paid adult. Military members (active, retired, and veteran) and a guest can also claim