John Deere Classic Golf PGA Tour Live
The John Deere Classic 2012
TPC Deere Run :: Silvis, Illinois, USA
The John Deere Classic 2012
TPC Deere Run :: Silvis, Illinois, USA
- Purse: $4.6 million
- Winning Share: $828,000
- FedExCup Points: 500
The challenge for three-time defending champion Steve Stricker increased a bit more Friday, as the John Deere Classic officially added two more major champions to an already formidable field.
Steve Stricker sank a 25-foot putt from off the 18th green Sunday to win the John Deere Classic for the third straight year and put himself in one of golf's most select groups.
Steve Stricker sank a 25-foot putt from off the 18th green Sunday to win the John Deere Classic for the third straight year and put himself in one of golf's most select groups.
The putt capped a roller coaster afternoon for Stricker, who led by five strokes when he made the turn, fell behind rookie Kyle Stanley by two shots on the back nine, then birdied the final two holes to close with a 2-under 69.
"It was an unbelievable week and an unbelievable finish," Stricker said. "I still can't believe I'm sitting here."
Stricker became just the 10th golfer since World War II to win a tournament three straight times. He finished at 22-under 262 to beat Stanley by one stroke and move to second in the FedExCup standings.
