University of Illinois men’s basketball head coach to play in John Deere Classic

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Published: May 13, 2026 at 10:19 AM CDT

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Brad Underwood, head coach for the University of Illinois men’s basketball team, will be teeing it up at the John Deere Classic.

JDC organizers said Underwood will take to the green on July 1.

Rickie Fowler, Joel Dahmen, former champion Lucas Glover, Max Homa and Chris Gotterup are also in the tournament lineup.

The John Deere Classic is July 1-5.

Live music after the John Deere Classic at Concerts on the Course includes Carrie Underwood on July 4 and Old Dominion on July 5.