Jordan Spieth holds up the champioship trophy from last year's John Deere Classic. (Photo: courtesy thesportsquotient.com)

Spieth seeks repeat win at 2014 John Deere Classic

July 10, 2014July 11, 2014 Steve Lansdale

Jordan Spieth holds up the championship trophy from last year's John Deere Classic. (Photo: courtesy thesportsquotient.com)

Former Longhorn and professional golfer, Jordan Spieth turns 21 on July 27. Before the birthday celebrations begin, he has to concentrate on defending his title for the 2014 John Deere Classic this week. This will be Speith’s third appearance in the tournament. The former longhorn not only won his first PGA tour event in the 2013 John Deere Classic, but also became the youngest Pro Tour winner since Ralph Guldahl in the Santa Monica Open in 1931. During last year’s tournament, Spieth secured his win with a bunker shot at the 72^nd hole. After his win, he continued to build his golf career credentials. He qualified for the Tour Championship by Coca-Cola--becoming the only player other than Tiger Woods to qualify for the event after starting the season without Tour status.