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Doug Ghim Holds One-Shot Lead at John Deere Classic Ahead of Storm-Driven Early Start

Third-round tee times have been shifted to early morning at TPC Deere Run to evade forecast storms.

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Max Homa of the United States looks on from the 13th tee during the first round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 03, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Doug Ghim fired a 3-under 68 including consecutive hole-out eagles to reach 12-under for his first 36-hole lead on the PGA Tour.
  • Max Homa, defending champion Davis Thompson and three others are one stroke behind at 11-under after standout second-round performances.
  • The cut was set at 5-under par following late birdies and bogeys on the 18th hole that finalized the weekend field.
  • Ideal summer conditions at TPC Deere Run produced a flood of low scores, including multiple eagles and sub-65 rounds.
  • Twelve players are within two strokes of the lead heading into the weekend, reflecting the Classic’s history of launching first-time winners.