Ghim holed out from the fairway for eagle for the second straight day, sending him to a 3-under 68 and a one-shot lead Friday in the John Deere Classic, his first 36-hole lead in his six years.

PGA Tour Announced Unfortunate News About Golfer at John Deere Classic originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 John Deere Classic teed off Thursday at TPC Deere Run. The first round saw Doug Ghim take an early lead after a scorching round of 62 (‑9), with Austin Eckroat and Max Homa close behind at 63 (‑8).

Doug Ghim is at 9 under after a first-round 62 and he's leading after one round. Austin Eckroad and Max Homa fired 63s and they're a shot back. Others giving chase include Sam Stevens, Justin Lower and Michael Kim.