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CBS SPORTS TEES UP JOHN DEERE CLASSIC ON JULY 10 &11

Historically a haven for first-time PGA TOUR winners, CBS Sports broadcasts third- and final-round coverage of the JOHN DEERE CLASSIC on Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 (3:00-6:00 PM, ET; both days) live from TPC at Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. 

 

The JOHN DEERE CLASSIC once again hosts a great field as Steve Stricker defends his title against the likes of past John Deere Classic champions including Kenny Perry (2008), Jonathan Byrd (2007), John Senden (2006), Mark Hensby (2004), J.P. Hayes (2002) and J.L. Lewis (1999); past major champions including Zach Johnson, David Duval, Shaun Micheel, Todd Hamilton, Davis Love III, Steve Elkington and Lee Janzen, as well as Woody Austin, Aaron Baddeley, Chad Campbell, K.J. Choi, Chris DiMarco, Rickie Fowler, Rocco Mediate, Bubba Watson and Boo Weekley.

 

CBS Sports' announce team of Bill Macatee and Ian Baker-Finch in the 18th tower, Peter Oosterhuis on the 17th hole, Peter Kostis on the 16th hole, and David Feherty on the course reporting, call the action.

 

Lance Barrow is Coordinating Producer, Golf, CBS Sports; David Winner produces and Bob Matina directs CBS Sports' golf coverage of the JOHN DEERE CLASSIC.  Harold Bryant is Vice President, Production, CBS Sports.

 

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CBS Sports Contacts:  Robin Brendle              212/975-1533              rlbrendle@cbs.com

                                    Jerry Caraccioli            212/975-7466              gwcaraccioli@cbs.com