MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Birdies for Charity said it was a record-breaking year at the John Deere Classic.

The charity raised $16.9 million during the 2025 PGA golf tournament, continuing to raise more every year.

The charity raised:

$15.9 million in 2024

$14.1 million in 2023

$13.9 million in 2022

$12.5 million in 2021

$12.2 million in 2020 when the tournament was canceled.

$13.8 million in 2019

Five people correctly guessed 2,102 birdies, and one winner will receive a two-year lease of a car from Smart Lexus of the Quad Cities, the media release said.

Every year, people guess the number of birdies made during the JDC.

The $16.9 million raised includes a 9% bonus match for the 460 nonprofit organizations participating in the Birdies for Charity program, according to the media

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