John Deere Classic

08/27/2026

Today is Day 1 of the Giving Cup 🏆 and things are off to a great start! Here's how to get involved:

🏆 Pick Your Team:
Support Team Illinois or Team Iowa
Set up your own page here: https://givebutter.com/givingcup26/register

💰 Give to the Bonus Fund
Every contribution helps your state climb the leaderboard while growing the Bonus Fund that benefits local nonprofits.
Donate here: https://givebutter.com/givingcup26

📈 Track the Results
Follow live updates and leaderboard standings throughout the two-week challenge as the competition heats up.
Track here: https://givebutter.com/givingcup26

08/27/2026

And... we're off and fundraising! 🏆
Today officially kicks off the start of the Giving Cup - a head to head generosity battle between Iowa and Illinois, here in the Quad Cities!

For two weeks, residents, businesses, and supporters from across the Quad Cities will come together for a community-wide charitable challenge unlike anything we've seen before.

Team Illinois and Team Iowa will compete to see which side of the Mississippi River can raise the most money for the Birdies for Charity Bonus Fund.

At the end of the competition, one state will earn bragging rights and take home The Giving Cup. But the real victory belongs to our region's nonprofits.

Every dollar raised strengthens the Bonus Fund, increasing the matching dollars available to participating organizations and amplifying the impact of every gift.

We've set an ambitious goal of $100,000 but we know in the Quad Cities, magic always happens!

Give Here:

Bi-State Bonus Fund Challenge

08/25/2026

Our official vodka partner Fancy Creek is hosting their annual golf outing at Palmer Hills on 9/11. By participating in either a foursome or a sponsorship, you'll be supporting Gold Star families through SEAL Family Legacy.

Golf, fun and giving back, all in one day?
SAY LESS and register here: https://charitygolftoday.com/event?e=27737&ce=39d628&fbclid=IwY2xjawT6e7hwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5m1nG3QbgoSUUdfV2KMf2ULdm01Cxahi7YIRz8n_HDR-7UZQRDjymhp7fB9A_aem_MPQDQaGr1gXJKSKJ323FMw

08/21/2026

We're not asking you to pick sides, but you're going to want to...
The Giving Cup is coming and it's like nothing we've done before.

One team will take home the bragging rights. But the real winner will be our community.

We'll be back next week with everything you need to know about how The Giving Cup works and how you can be part of it.

The challenge begins soon.

08/18/2026

Agronomy, but slowed down 🌱

08/12/2026

Save the date for our annual Fore the Future Gala on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Bally's Quad Cities!

Together, we raised more than $100,000 through last year's Fore the Future Gala. We're excited to build on that momentum and look forward to another impactful evening of generosity, connection, and community support.

Registration is now open, and we invite your to reserve your seat today: https://givebutter.com/c/FutureGala26

08/11/2026

chic is our middle name ⛳️

What else is kinda chic at the JDC?

08/07/2026

Ever wondered what it's like on the first tee? We mic'd up past Tournament Chairs/Starters, Divot & Dave so you can experience it.

07/25/2026

An ode to Michael Kim, our 2018 Champion, who fired an epic 59 today at the 3M Open! 💥

07/14/2026

We had such a blast at the 2026 Executive Women's Day, presented by Quad City Bank & Trust! Special thanks to our friends at Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois who helped make this event so special.

Takeaways:
Sarah Wells is ELECTRIC. ⚡️
Our Community is Amazing 💚💛
Leadership is for all ✨

Counting down the days until next year's event...