Four former Illini tee off today at the John Deere Classic, the only PGA event in Illinois this year. Here's what you need to know before the action gets going in Silvis, courtesy N-G copy editor Joe Vozzelli:
Steve Stricker
Today’s tee time: 8 a.m.
No. of JDC appearances: 17
Outlook: The 52-year-old Stricker has won this event in the Quad Cities three times before. Can he make it four? A few experts have him as a dark horse for the tournament, considering his track record at TPC Deere Run.