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Thompson Tops John Deere Classic at 15 Under Heading Into Final Round

Thompson, who shot rounds of 68-63-67, will chase a second straight title that no golfer has won since Steve Stricker’s run ended in 2011.

Overview

  • Thompson carded rounds of 68, 63 and 67 to lead at 15 under par after Saturday’s third round.
  • David Lipsky, Max Homa, Brian Campbell and Emiliano Grillo sit one stroke back at 14 under as the final round looms.
  • The event features an $8.4 million purse with the winner earning $1.512 million and payouts extending to 70th place.
  • A successful defense would make Thompson the first back-to-back champion since Steve Stricker’s three-peat from 2009 to 2011.
  • The champion also secures 500 FedEx Cup points, OWGR points, a two-year PGA Tour exemption and major championship berths.