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Davis Thompson Holds One-Shot Edge Over Max Homa at John Deere Classic

Homa will attempt to end his 889-day win drought when he tees off in Sunday’s final round.

SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 05: Aldrich Potgieter of South Africa signs autographs following the third round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Max Homa of the United States plays his shot from the 15th tee during the third round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois.
SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Brian Campbell of the United States celebrates after winning the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 06, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois.
Max Homa of the United States plays his shot from the second tee during the third round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois.

Overview

  • Thompson carded a 67 in the third round to reach 15-under and take a slender lead at TPC Deere Run.
  • Homa sits at 14-under after 54 holes, marking his best three-round performance of the season.
  • The champion will claim a $1.512 million prize, 500 FedEx Cup points and a two-year PGA Tour exemption.
  • Doug Ghim grabbed early attention with back-to-back fairway hole-outs to seize the 36-hole lead before slipping in the third round.
  • Softer course conditions forecasted for Sunday could produce low scores and shake up the leaderboard.