John Deere Classic and U.S. Senior Open: what to watch at the start of the tournament season

• Which players will be competing in the John Deere Classic, and which will be turning their attention to the younger players
• U.S. Senior Open at Scioto CC: Griffin with a chance to win the $4 million purse, Sink to defend the Charles Schwab Cup
• Officially, the leaderboards are open to PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions

Why do the PGA Tour and USGA and PGA Tour Champions tournaments overlap? This week John Deere Classic is played in Illinois, at Silvis, at TPC Deere Run (7,327 yards, par 71). The prize fund totals $8.8 million, with the winner’s share—$1,584,000. Defending champion—Brian Campbell, FedEx Cup leader—Scottie Scheffler, and the current World No. 1—Viktor Hovland—are playing at Travelers Championship.

After all, the tournament is for young players. Jake Koivun, who is No. 1 in the world, is playing as a professional. The defending champion is also playing. The average American player is also playing. The winner of the NCAA Championship and the U.S. Amateur Champion are also playing. Jordan Spieth, who won the first PGA Tour title at John Deere in 2013, and also 18-time Ryder Cup winner Jordan Spieth are playing. J.T. Poston, who won Memorial, and Max Homa, for whom this is his first top-100 finish.

Meanwhile, in the U.S. Senior Open at Scioto CC, the players are competing in Columbus, Ohio, at Scioto CC (7,170 yards, par 70). The total prize fund is $4 million, with the winner’s share—$800,000. Defending champion—Padraig Harrington, who won last year’s tournament by one shot over Stuart Sink. The Charles Schwab Cup—Stuart Sink.

For the U.S. Senior Open at Scioto CC, the field also includes players. This is the 100th edition of the Bobbie Jones U.S. Open in 1926, played on the same course. The course is known for its unique links. The winner is also playing. Padraig Harrington has won three times in the U.S. Senior Open, and will be playing at the age of 1980. Also, Steve Stricker (2019) and Fred Funk (2009) are among the record holders with the most wins in the tournament.

Meanwhile, the leaderboards are open to players for the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. For John Deere Classic, it is a tournament for the PGA Tour, and for the U.S. Senior Open—for PGA Tour Champions.

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