A seasoned golf viewer might notice something quite different while watching this week's 2026 John Deere Classic.

The historic Hewitt Tree, in honor of the William A. and Patricia Hewitt family, was removed from TPC Deere Run. The tree stood in the middle of the 4th fairway, but it had been determined to be in an ...

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 ...

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.

One of the most iconic landmarks at TPC Deere Run is gone.

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

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