This week in golf

A look at this weekend's stops on the major tours:

July 9, 2015 at 1:46AM
U.S. GOLF ASSOCIATION

What: U.S. Women's Open in Lancaster, Pa.

Course: Lancaster Country Club (6,483 yards, par 70).

Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday (Ch. 9).

Purse: TBA ($4 million in 2014 with winner's share $720,000).

Defending champion: Michelle Wie.

PGA TOUR

What: John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill.

Course: TPC Deere Run (7,268 yards, par 71).

Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday (Ch. 4).

Purse: $4.7 million. Winner's share: $846,000.

Defending champion: Brian Harman.

CHAMPIONS TOUR

What: Encompass Championship in Glenview, Ill.

Course: North Shore CC (7,031 yards, par 72).

Schedule (TV): Friday-Sunday (Golf Channel).

Purse: $1.9 million. Winner's share: $285,000.

Defending champion: Tom Lehman.

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