The leaderboard is jam-packed in northern Illinois as the 2025 John Deere Classic enters its final round with last year's reigning champion now defending his title and eyeing a repeat bid. Davis Thompson takes a one-shot lead into the final 18 holes at TPC Deere Run seeking the second PGA Tour victory of his career at the same course where he won his first.

Golfweek sat down with the John Deere Classic tournament director for a conversation about the event's history, community impact, and future.