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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