With many of the world's best golfers taking Fourth of July weekend off, the 2025 John Deere Classic provides players with a terrific opportunity for a breakthrough win. After Thursday's first round,

The John Deere Classic cut line bounced between 4- and 5-under late in the afternoon on a steamy Fourth of July Friday, but by then five of the t

Doug Ghim jumped on the course early Thursday, posting a 62 to take a one-shot lead after 18 holes. Max Homa and Austin Eckroat were a shot back. For Homa, his 63 is his best first-round score on the PGA Tour. Those two keep the pedal down Friday, with Ghim holding the outright lead and Homa not far behind.