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Lucas Glover Leads John Deere Classic at 14-Under

7/4/2026

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Summary

Glover Leads

Lucas Glover leads the 2026 John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill., by two strokes at 14-under 128.
He shot 63 Thursday and 65 Friday, recording 14 birdies with no bogeys.
Lee Hodges trails by two strokes at 12-under after a 66 on Friday.
Zac Blair sits three strokes back at 11-under after a 68 on Friday.
Jackson Suber, Tyler Duncan, Troy Merritt, David Lipsky and Ryo Hisatsune sit at 10-under.

Summary

Glover Posts 63

The John Deere Classic’s third round is set for Saturday, July 4, with the tee-time list at the article’s bottom.
Organizers said Friday’s heat made the ball travel farther, changing scoring conditions.
Glover noted the cooler morning helped his game, while the afternoon heat made the ball “go forever.”
Glover posted a 63 on Thursday, the tournament’s lowest round.
He said he cannot tell which of his two-day rounds was better.

Summary

Homa Advances

Max Homa shot a 5-under 66, moving to 10th and eyeing his win since 2023.
Jackson Suber carded a 7-under 64, joining a tie for fourth at 10-under.
Ryo Hisatsune posted a 6-under 65 after an afternoon, joking his putter was hotter.
Zach Johnson posted a 1-under 70, staying at 8-under for the week.
Chris Gotterup, Ben Griffin and Pontus Nyholm each lifted to 8-under, joining the pack.

History

Historical Context

The John Deere Classic started as the Quad Cities Open in 1971, moved to July in 1974, and settled at TPC Deere Run in Silvis in 2000 under John Deere sponsorship. Heat has long shaped play; Tom Lehman won the 1995 edition in 92 °F, and in 2026 Lucas Glover leads amid July 4 heat, prompting tee-time adjustments.

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Glover Leads

Lucas Glover leads the 2026 John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill., by two strokes at 14-under 128.
He shot 63 Thursday and 65 Friday, recording 14 birdies with no bogeys.
Lee Hodges trails by two strokes at 12-under after a 66 on Friday.
Zac Blair sits three strokes back at 11-under after a 68 on Friday.
Jackson Suber, Tyler Duncan, Troy Merritt, David Lipsky and Ryo Hisatsune sit at 10-under.

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