Overview

• Doug Ghim eagled the par-4 sixth and carded a nine-under 62 in ideal conditions to seize a one-shot first-round lead.
• Max Homa ran off four straight birdies before a lone bogey at No. 9 left him tied for second at eight-under.
• Austin Eckroat eagled the par-5 second and holed out from 137 yards at the par-4 fifth to finish one stroke behind Ghim.
• Scoring was notably low with 14 morning starters posting rounds of 65 or better under favorable weather and course setup.
• The John Deere Classic’s history of 24 first-time winners underscores the stakes as players pursue world ranking gains and major championship entries.