Nathan will tee it up at 7.57 in the first round of this week's John Deere Classic at the TPC at Deere Run in the west of Illinois.

The course is a D.A Weibring and Chris Gray designed layout near Silvis Illinois in an area known as Quad Cities on the Mississippi River which in this area splits the States of Illinois and Iowa. 

" The course is in great shape although a little soft due to the rain in recent weeks here," he said after returning from practice on Wednesday evening. " I am happy with the way I am playing. My driving was a little better last week but, although I actually felt I putted better, I didn't really make much so hopefully that goes better this week. 

Nathan will have the services of his manager, Mick Graham, on the bag this week while his regular caddy has a two week break. "It's going to get very hot here over the next couple of days so we will be keeping the bag as light as possible for Mick ."  

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