Aldrich Potgieter unexpectedly withdrew during Round 3 of the John Deere Classic has shocked golf world, especially just days after his Rocket Mortgage win.

The PGA continues into the final two rounds at TPC Deere Run for the 2025 John Deere Classic on Fourth of July weekend. The friendly confines of northern Illinois offer up a chance for another first-time winner as the field is relatively light on star power entering the concluding 36-hole stretch.

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