So, I found myself needing a map for the John Deere Classic the other day. Wasn’t necessarily planning a big trip immediately, but I like to know the layout of these things, you know? Figure out where stuff is, how you’d get around if you were there.
My First Go
Naturally, I just popped open my computer and searched for “john deere classic location map”. Pretty straightforward, right? Well, kinda. I got a bunch of results, sure. Lots pointed to Silvis, Illinois, where the TPC Deere Run course is. That’s useful for getting to the town, but not what I was really after.
I wanted the course map, the one they use during the tournament. You know, showing the holes, maybe where the stands are, where the heck you park your car, entrances, that kind of practical stuff.
Digging a Bit Deeper
Okay, so the general search was too broad. My next step was to get more specific. I tried searching directly on what I figured was the official tournament page. Sometimes they hide these maps under “Spectator Info” or “Event Guide” sections.
I poked around there for a bit. Found some general directions, schedules, things like that. Took a few clicks, but eventually, I usually find they bury a PDF link somewhere. This time was similar. Had to look under sections related to attending the event.
Also thought about the course itself, TPC Deere Run. Sometimes the golf course website has a good layout map. Checked that too. They usually have a course overview, showing the holes, yardage, stuff like that. Less about the tournament setup, more about the course itself, but still helpful for visualizing.
What I Was Really Looking For
My main goal was finding a map showing these things:
- Parking areas (this is always a big one for events)
- Main spectator entrances/gates
- Locations of concession stands or restrooms
- Maybe some indication of good viewing spots or grandstands
- The general flow of the course, holes 1 through 18
Basically, I wanted the map they’d hand out if you actually showed up at the gate.
Finding Something Useful
After clicking through the official tournament site sections – I think it was under something like “Plan Your Visit” or similar wording – I did find a downloadable map. It wasn’t super fancy, but it had the key stuff. Showed the parking zones, the shuttle routes which are often important, the main entrance, and a basic layout of the course with public areas marked.
It combined the course layout with the specific tournament info I needed. It wasn’t interactive or anything, just a static map image, like a PDF document, but it did the trick for understanding the logistics.
So yeah, took a little bit of targeted searching on the official event resources rather than just a general web search, but I got there. If you’re looking for it, I’d suggest starting directly with the John Deere Classic official website and digging into their spectator information pages. Usually the most reliable place for that kind of event-specific map.
