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Glover, Blair tied atop John Deere Classic
3 Jul
Summary
- Lucas Glover and Zac Blair lead after bogey-free 63s.
- Zach Johnson aims for 18th consecutive cut.
- Davis Riley aced a hole and eagled another.
Lucas Glover and Zac Blair established a share of the first-round lead at the John Deere Classic with impressive bogey-free rounds of 8-under 63 on Thursday. The duo holds a one-stroke advantage over Zach Johnson, Lee Hodges, and Stephan Jaeger.
Davis Riley surged up the leaderboard with a remarkable sequence of a hole-in-one and an eagle on consecutive holes, reaching 6-under par. This performance places him in a tie with Ben Kohles and Patrick Fishburn.
Zach Johnson's strong finish, including an eagle and a birdie, virtually guarantees his 18th consecutive made cut at the event, a streak he prioritized by skipping the U.S. Senior Open. Meanwhile, Blair is pursuing his maiden PGA Tour victory, excelling particularly in strokes gained on approach.
Defending champion Brian Campbell and two-time winner Jordan Spieth both opened the tournament with rounds of 1-under 70.
