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Smart Lexus of Quad Cities Donates 2-Year Lease to a Lucky Winner, Birdies For Charity Raises Over $12 Million

October 30th, 2020
Smart Lexus of Quad Cities Donates 2-Year Lease to a Lucky Winner, Birdies For Charity Raises Over $12 Million

Despite the PGA Tour 2020 John Deere Classic being canceled this summer due to Covid concerns, it helped raise $12.22 million for 465 local and regional charities, through the annual Birdies for Charity program. Tournament officials Friday also announced that each participating charity will receive a 5-percent bonus in addition to the money raised through the Birdies for Charity program. This year, because of Covid-19 protocols, all checks will be mailed to participating charities. There will be no in-person check pickups. “Thanks to the incredible ongoing generosity of individuals, companies... Read More

John Deere Classic Cancellation A Devastating Economic Loss To Quad-Cities

May 28th, 2020
John Deere Classic Cancellation A Devastating Economic Loss To Quad-Cities

The cornucopia of closures due to coronavirus keeps growing, as what was planned to be the 50th PGA Tour event in the Quad-Cities, the John Deere Classic, is canceled this July. Because of the continuing Covid-19 restrictions around events and public gatherings in the surrounding area, the 2020 JDC at TPC Deere Run in Silvis was canceled, tournament officials announced Thursday. The tournament will, however, continue its commitment to the 2020 Birdies for Charity campaign, including a promise to deliver at least a 5-percent bonus to all participating organizations. Last year, the tournament raised... Read More