FLYING HIGH

Plane perk makes world of difference for John Deere Classic.

It is tough enough having a tournament date that precedes the British Open. But when your event is nowhere near a major metropolitan city and six time zones removed from the United Kingdom, then it becomes all but impossible to think you will land any of the top names who will also be competing in the year’s third major championship.

Unless you provide them a plane. Specifically, one with all first-class seats, plenty of space and nonstop service to Prestwick, Scotland, as soon as everyone can get loaded up and on board Sunday night in western Illinois.

 And that is what the John Deere Classic is doing…

Check out the full ESPN Golf article HERE.