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Davis Thompson emerges as leader at John Deere Classic

Davis Thompson shot a birdie putt from 10 1/2 feet on the final hole to shoot 4-under-par 67 and emerge as the leader among numerous third-round contenders in the John Deere Classic on Saturday in Silvis, Ill.

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James received a welcome from Stephen Curry

Gary Player News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Gary Player Reflects on Royal Portrush's Return to the Open Championship

With a little less than two weeks remaining until the 153rd Open Championship tees off at Royal Portrush, golf legend Gary Player couldn't contain his enthusiasm when I caught up with him last week.

‘Doctor Who’s Best Season of Revival Era Ended 17 Years Ago

In 1963, Doctor Who premiered. In 2005, Doctor Who was revived, introducing new iterations of the Time Lord and more adventures through time and space.

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The 'Last 30 U.S. Open golf champions' quiz

How many of the previous 30 U.S. Open golf champions can you name in five minutes?

Luke Clanton News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

Luke Clanton Says The Pay Hasn’t Changed Him Since Going Pro

Back in March, the no 1. Amateur player has earned his Tour card at the Zurich Classic. Later, he made his professional debut at the RBC Canadian Open.

Doug Ghim News / ESPN / July 4

Ghim holes out for eagle to lead John Deere

Doug Ghim has the 36-hole lead for the first time in his six years on the PGA Tour.

Doug Ghim News / Field Level Media / July 4

Doug Ghim clings to one-shot lead at John Deere Classic

Doug Ghim shot a 3-under-par 68 and held onto a one-stroke lead over Max Homa and a group of contenders at the John Deere Classic on Friday in Silvis, Ill.

Tiger Woods News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Astonishing Tiger Woods News Emerges This Week

Tiger Woods is currently off the competitive golf scene following his March Achilles surgery, his 14th major operation. Despite this hiatus, fans continue

Doug Ghim News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Getting to Know the PGA Tour's Doug Ghim

You know that feeling you get when you are cheering for the underdog to prevail in sports? That's exactly what I feel when watching golfers like Doug Ghim.

Golf News / HITC / July 4

Billy Horschel raises key point using Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka in LIV-PGA Tour merger talks

The future relationship between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf remains unclear, with talks over a potential merger stalling around the Saudi-funded league’s insistence on keeping its team format.

Andrew Putnam News / Field Level Media / July 4

Andrew Putnam (back) pulls out of John Deere Classic

Andrew Putnam withdrew from the John Deere Classic midway through Friday's second round due to a back injury. Putnam, 36, started on the back nine and carded a double-bogey at the par-4 18th hole before pulling out.

Doug Ghim News / HITC / July 4

Doug Ghim becomes just the fourth player in PGA Tour history to achieve rare John Deere Classic feat

Doug Ghim has a one-shot lead after the opening round at TPC Deere Run. Ghim’s nine-under-par 62 featured seven birdies and an eagle, giving him a clear edge over the field Max Homa sits one shot back after an eight-under 63, with two-time winner Jordan Spieth among those two shots behind at seven-under.

Tiger Woods News / HITC / July 4

Tiger Woods’ former caddie reveals what he believes is the main reason for slow play on the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour has started to move in new directions recently, with Tiger Woods becoming more influential in shaping what comes next. Woods has already played a role in welcoming new leadership, congratulating Brian Rolapp on taking over as CEO of the tour – a decision the 15-time major champion helped influence.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 3

Doug Ghim leads John Deere as Rickie Fowler, Max Homa also go low

Doug Ghim made an eagle from the sixth fairway en route to a bogey-free, 9-under-par 62 on Thursday to set the first-round lead at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill.

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Gary Woodland News / Almost Average Golf / July 2

Gary Woodland named U.S. Vice Captain for 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team

Gary Woodland has officially been named vice captain of the U.S. team for the 45th Ryder Cup, which will be played Sept. 23-28, 2025, at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.

Arron Oberholser News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Aaron Oberholser Has Some Ideas For The Signature Events

Recently, the topic of how effective the signature events are has come up. Players seem to be enjoying it. It was revealed by Dan Rapaport that Rory

Golf News / Almost Average Golf / July 1

Top junior recruit on the planet chooses his college landing spot

One of the top party schools in the world, in a region known for breeding golf talent like Texas breeds Football players, has one more thing to celebrate.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 1

Lee Westwood qualifies for Open; first major berth since 2022

Lee Westwood will make his first major championship start in three years when he tees it up at the Open Championship later this month at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Golf News / Yardbarker / July 1

Storylines for the John Deere Classic: Ben Griffin the man to beat

After a wild week at the Rocket Classic, the PGA Tour heads to Illinois for the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run.

LIV Golf planning 9 international, 5 U.S. events in 2026

Sergio Garcia has reason to celebrate after mediocre finish at LIV Golf Dallas

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Golf News / Field Level Media / June 30

LIV Golf planning 9 international, 5 U.S. events in 2026

LIV Golf is planning a 14-event schedule in 2026 that includes nine international destinations and five in the United States. While the dates and times

Patrick Reed News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Patrick Reed Credits Daughter’s Encouragement for LIV Golf Breakthrough

Patrick Reed won his first individual title in the LIV Golf League after a tense three-man playoff at Maridoe Golf Club. The American revealed that his daughter’s encouragement was one of the reasons for his success, especially after she gave him a putter with her name engraved on it.