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PGA Tour Reveals Concerning News As John Deere Classic Enters Weekend

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Sahil Goswami | Last updated Jul 5, 2025 7:30 AM ET

The action at the John Deere Classic has been worth watching two rounds at TPC Deere Run, with local favorite Doug Ghim leading the charge. Ghim, a 29-year-old Illinois native, sits at 12-under after back-to-back rounds of 68.

He’s hoping to capture his first PGA Tour title in his home state and has given fans plenty to cheer about, including a jaw-dropping eagle from 179 yards at the par-4 15th on Friday.

But just as the weekend excitement builds, the PGA Tour has announced significant weather update. Due to a high risk of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, round 3 will see players go out in threesomes off split tees from approximately 7:45 to 10:00 a.m. CT. That early start aims to beat the incoming storm clouds.

According to The Weather Network, there's about a 30% chance of rain in the morning rising later with a strong thunderstorm threat.

Among the stars keeping the pressure on Ghim is Max Homa. The five-time PGA Tour winner carded a 3-under 68 on Friday, climbing into a five-way tie for second.

Due to potential thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, the third round of the John Deere Classic will feature threesomes off split tees from approximately 7:45-10:00 a.m. CT.
— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) July 4, 2025

Homa briefly joined Ghim at 12-under after a birdie on the 17th, but a stumble in the bunker on 18 led to a dropped shot. Still, he's right in the mix and showing solid form.

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— John Deere Classic (@JDCLASSIC) July 5, 2025

Defending champion Davis Thompson is also surging, posting the round of the day with a bogey-free 63 to move to 11-under. Alongside him in second are Brian Campbell, David Lipsky, and Emiliano Grillo.

The cut line is projected at 4-under, and Rickie Fowler, despite a rough stretch on his back nine, is holding on at 5-under after a 72.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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