SILVIS, Ill. (WLS) -- The PGA tour is coming back to Illinois! The John Deere Classic festivities begins July 6 in Silvis at TPC Deere Run.
The annual tournament brings some of the best golf players from around the globe. Actor-comedian Bill Murray is one of the celebrities competing in this year's Pro-Am on Wednesday, July 8.
The John Deere Classic Tournament begins on Thursday, July 9th. It will feature Grand Slam hopeful Jordan Spieth, who already won both the Masters and U.S. Open.
To keep the pros fueled for the competition, TPC Deere Run is making meals fit for champions.
Chef Mark Lehan and Director of Food and Beverage at TPC Deere Run, Chad Nelson, visited ABC7 to show what the pros will eat at the upcoming tournament.
John Deere Classic
July 6-12, 2015
Hours: All-day events
Address: 3100 Heather Knoll, Silvis, Ill.
Admission/Ticket Prices: Single-day ticket is $25, Value Book with 10 tickets is $240. Family packages are available for as low as $125.
Tickets are available online at http://johndeereclassic.com/.
Recipe:
Baja Fish Tacos made with fresh Mahi-mahi
Ingredients:
3-4 oz. of fresh mahi-mahi
Corn tortillas (2)
Blue corn meal
Cumin
Chili powder
Fresh cilantro
Southwestern coleslaw: apple cider vinegar, cayenne, jalapeno, vegetable oil, sugar, carrot, onion, bell pepper, arrow
Sweet pepper puree