BILL MURRAY JOINS JORDAN SPIETH AT JOHN DEERE CLASSIC

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DSC04426 On the first at Oak Meadows DSJordan Spieth pic DSJohn Deere tee marker DS The final days of the Oak Meadows Golf Club, the clock is ticking.Public play through next Monday July 6th. Dupagegolf.com for more details. Renovation work starts next week. Jordan Spieth will run like a Deere at TPC Deere Run next week in the Quad Cities, for more information on who else is coming Johndeereclassic.com.                       _____________________________________________________________________

Bill Murray

Carl Spackler is coming next Wednesday to the John Deere Classic, Johndeereclassic.com

It’s official Carl Spackler is headed to the Quad Cities and the John Deere Classic, Spackler who also goes by the name of Bill Murray should rev things up next Wednesday in the Pro-Am. No word yet if Murray is arriving at TPC Deere Run in the Ghostbusters mobile,or the military motor home from Stripes. But he just might drive a John Deere tractor right of Deere Run at the end of the day.

Murray will play with his teammate from his win in the 2012 AT & T Pro-Am at Pebble Beach, University of Illinois Alum D.A. Points. Murray a native of Wilmette, grew up being a caddie at the Indian Hill Club.

“The John Deere Classic is thrilled that Bill Murray will be playing in our Wednesday pro-am with D.A. Points, who has been a great supporter of the tournament over the years,” said John Deere Classic tournament director Clair Peterson. “Not only does the pro-am serve as a fun and enjoyable day for participants and fans, it is one of the fundamental ways the tournament raises funds for our Birdies for Charity partners, which is the core mission of the golf tournament.”

Murray is expected to bring some laughs to the crowds on hand next Wednesday at TPC Deere Run, Murray will play in the morning session of the pro-am. Points has won twice on the PGA Tour and has 17 top 10 finishes. Points has 4 wins on the Web.com Tour as well.

Along with Murray, the tournament has several names that are well known among golf fans and John Deere Classic fans. Defending champion Brian Harman heads up a field that includes current Masters and U.S. Open Champion Jordan Spieth, 2012 champion Zach Johnson and 2009-2010 and 2011 champion Steve Stricker.

In addition to the Johndeereclassic.com wesbite, tickets can be purchased by calling (309)-762-4653. The John Deere Classic is in it’s 45th season, has raised over $61 million dollars for charity.

Tournament play starts on Thursday, and concludes on Sunday afternoon. Golfers on Golf Radio and Golfersongolf.com will be at Deere Run during the week. Stay clicked in for the latest information.

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Rory spent over 8 years growing up working at Rob Roy Golf Club in Prospect Hts.IL, then two years at Chevy Chase in Wheeling. He has covered golf in Chicago since 1986. Rory was one of the initial members of WSCR all-sports radio Chicago and covered golf there for 5 seasons, before moving on to work for ESPN/Sportsticker and ESPN Radio. In addition to hosting Golfers on Golf Radio on WCPT AM820 Chicago, he writes for both the Chicago District (CDGA) Magazine, and formerly Chicagoland Golf. Rory has played over 525 courses in 39 states, and rates golf courses. He does golf course management and communications consulting, within the golf industry.