It looks like most of the top golfers in the world take the week off before the British Open. That's how it looks anyway when you skim over the field for this weekend's John Deere Classic at TPC at Deere Run.
The tournament held in Silvis, Illinois has never been a big draw for the big names, and this year is no exception with big names like Woods, Mickelson and Furyk all taking a pass on the John Deere. There are still a number of recognizable names scattered throughout the field, such as John Daly, Jason Gore, Notah Begay III and Billy Mayfair, but the golf tournament is practically void of any previous winners on the tour this 2007 season. One notable exception is Masters champion Zach Johnson, who could have a clear path to another tournament title this weekend if he brings his "A" game.
Over the past couple of years the John Deere has drawn a lot for attention by giving Michelle Wie a sponsors' exemption into the tournament. After missing the cut in 2005 and dropping out with heat exhaustion in the second round last year, Wie won't be returning to Deere Run this weekend.
One golfer who will be returning is last year's John Deere winner John Senden. At last year's event Senden shot 19 under par to edge J.P. Hayes by one stroke. If bettors want to rely on history when making their pick this weekend, they may want to lay some cash on Hayes instead of Senden.
Not only did Hayes finish as runner-up in this event last season, but he also won it back in 2002. Most other former John Deere champions won't be making the trip back to Deere Run this weekend, as only Steve Jones who won in 1998, and Blaine McCallister who won way back in 1988, are listed among this weekend's field.
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