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- J.W. Sayles Guest columnist
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Scenes from round two of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run on Friday, July 3, in Silvis.Â
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In his first public campaign event since becoming the Republican candidate for Iowa governor, Zach Lahn took head-on the criticism levied at his campaign by Democratic candidate Rob Sand over Lahn’s residence and travels.
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The opportunity for catching big -- 19 inch or larger -- walleyes has never been greater.Â
- WILL FOLEY
Jordan Spieth made three birdies in his last eight holes and Eric Cole shot 8-under par to make it through the 3-under cut line at the John Deere Classic.
- WILL FOLEY
Lucas Glover separated from the pack with a 6-under par 65 to take a two-shot lead, but a pack still looms after the second round of the John Deere Classic.
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Lee Hodges sat alone in second after Friday's second round thanks to his putter.
It's speculation at this point, but if proposed PGA Tour changes happen, the John Deere Classic would miss many of its past champs. That would be nothing short of criminal for this event.
Lightning and thunderstorms delayed the start of the third round of the John Deere Classic on Saturday morning .PGA Tour communications announced restructured split tees off holes 1 and 10.
Scenes from the first hole at TPC Deere Run on day one of the John Deere Classic PGA Tour on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Silvis, IL.Â
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