Thompson Grabs Lead in Repeat Bid at PGA's John Deere Classic
- Davis Thompson leads the 2025 John Deere Classic by one stroke after shooting a 4-under 67 in the third round on July 5 in Silvis, Illinois.
- The tee times were scheduled earlier to escape the afternoon storms, while the challenging course conditions with firm and fast greens tested the players.
- Thompson sank a crucial birdie from 10 feet on the final hole to break a tie that had included 10 players sharing the lead.
- Thompson stands at 15-under 198, with four players including Max Homa, Emiliano Grillo, David Lipsky, and Brian Campbell one stroke behind, all scoring 68.
- Thompson aims to become the first player since Steve Stricker to win back-to-back at the event, moving closer to the British Open alternate list with this performance.
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Brian Campbell tied for second place in John Deere Classic
SILVIS, Ill. (WMBD) -- The PGA Tour is in full swing in the Quad Cities for the John Deere Classic, and University of Illinois graduate Brian Campbell is competing in hopes for his second tour win. Campbell shot two birdies in a row to start off his first nine holes in Saturday's third round. He shot a bogey on the seventh, but ended up shooting a 34 through the front nine. Campbell stayed consistent through the back nine, staying on par, and go…
Emiliano Grillo does not loosen and keeps his hand warm in the John Deere Classic; this Saturday the third round was played and the Chaqueño remained in the second place of the contest, a competition of the PGA Tour, just a blow from the only pointer, the American Davis Thompson. This Sunday will be played the last 18 holes and there is great expectation for the performance of the Argentine in the par 71 (7289 yards) court located in Silvis, Ill…
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