This John Deere Classic worker stands between traffic and the tee box

This year, the John Deere Classic has a new look for hole 4. The lengthened fairway now leads to a tee box that backs up against a residential road.
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PGA players give polarizing views on TPC Deere Run hole 4 changes at John Deere Classic

The absence of Hewitt Tree and a total redesign of the fourth hole at TPC Deere Run has created mixed opinions among the professionals in the John Deere Classic.
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Iconic Hewitt tree removed from TPC Deere Run

Named after the William A. and Patricia Hewitt family, the tree was removed due to safety risks.

Hole 4 has a new look at this year's John Deere Classic

Crews cut down the Hewitt tree in the middle of the fairway, added bunkers to the right, moved another up on the left and ...