SILVIS, Ill. β The John Deere Classic is back in full swing for 2023, and we're keeping an eye on the big news of the day.
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Quick facts:
- Sunday marks the final round of the pro tournament. Here are the highlights from Saturday. Brendon Todd has a one-steak lead, shooting -16 through 54 holes.
- ICYMI: Morton, Illinois native Tommy Kuhl brought his entourage to the classic yesterday. And the golf and pickleball worlds collide in this story.
- JDC organizers want concert-goers to plan ahead before heading to the course today! Here's what you should know.
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Sepp Straka and J.T. Poston shared a house this week with Chris Kirk, Patton Kizzire, Greyson Sigg and Denny McCarthy
Peter Kuest secures Special Temporary Membership on PGA TOUR with his T17 finish
Straka's position after each round
Brendon Todd's kids met him as he finished his round
Brendon
Straka rides the champion's chariot
Straka thanks the community and volunteers that rallied around the event
Final leaderboard from the JDC
The moment Straka found out he won the JDC
Sepp Straka poses with the JDC trophy
Sepp Straka at the podium with his trophy
Sepp Straka at the press conference
J.T. Poston sends his love to Sepp Straka
Watch the trophy ceremony with News 8 live
J.T Poston and K.M. Mitchell congratulate Sepp Straka on his win
Sepp Straka earns his second TOUR victory with a final-round 62
Brendon Todd and Alex Smalley head to 18 two shots off the lead
Brendon Todd shoots a bogey on 16, putting him two off the lead
Brendon Todd is one shot off the lead with four to play
Brendon Todd shot a birdie on the 14th hole to get within 1 of the lead
Even with a double bogey at the 18th, Sepp Straka still carded a career low round at 62 and -9
Sepp Straka misses the 59 with the second shot on the 18th hole going into the water
Sepp Straka shoots three pars in a row
He needs a birdie at the final hole for a 59.
Kevin Yu shoots a birdie at the last hole to finish 16-under
Black Hawk College lot is full for shuttle pickup
JDC asks visitors to park at the Bend XPO for shuttling.
Straka shoots a par on 16, par-5 17th hole is coming up
A spectator is dressed for the occasion
Sepp Straka needs to shoot one under in his final four holes for a round below 60
Sepp Straka is on 59 Watch with -11 for the day
Only 35 players have shot 59 or better at a tournament in the history of professional golf.