Golf tournament: Doug Ghim takes lead, John Deere, as John Homa and Rickie Fowler post low scores
In the picturesque town of Silvis, Illinois, the 2025 John Deere Classic is underway, and after an exceptional first round, **Doug Ghim** is leading the pack with a score of 9-under 62[2][3].
Ghim, a 29-year-old native of Illinois, is trying to become the 10th first-time winner on the PGA Tour this season. His round was nothing short of spectacular, with an eagle 2 at the sixth hole, where he played a 91-yard shot to the front pin location perfectly[1]. The eagle was just one of four birdies Ghim carded on the inward nine at TPC Deere Run[7].
Meanwhile, Ghim's compatriot, Max Homa, also had a standout round. Homa, who made no bogeys during the first round, posted a 6-under 65, his best round of 2025[11], and is currently tied with Austin Eckroat, who eagled two of his first five holes[8], at second place, one shot behind Ghim.
Rickie Fowler, another contender, started strong with a 6-under 65, thanks to an eagle at the second hole from 103 yards out and three consecutive birdies at holes 5 to 7[4]. However, Fowler, Matt Kuchar, Si Woo Kim of South Korea, and Emiliano Grillo of Argentina are part of a large tie in the first round[5].
Defending champion Davis Thompson opened with a 3-under 68, while Australian Jason Day struggled to a 3-over 74. Interestingly, David Lipsky, Sam Stevens, Justin Lower, and past John Deere champion Michael Kim are tied at 7-under 64[9].
As the tournament progresses, the excitement is palpable. With Ghim leading the way, it promises to be a thrilling competition. Ghim, who expressed his ambition to win any PGA Tour event, stated that winning at the John Deere Classic would be especially awesome[6]. With his impressive performance in the first round, it seems Ghim is well on his way to making his dream a reality.
[1] At the sixth hole, Ghim had a 91-yard shot to the front pin location and played it perfectly to card an eagle 2. [2] Ghim is currently leading the tournament with a one-shot lead over Max Homa and Austin Eckroat. [3] Ghim shot a 9-under par 62 in the first round of the John Deere Classic. [4] Rickie Fowler eagled No. 2 from 103 yards out and added three straight birdies at Nos. 5-7 in the first round of the John Deere Classic. [5] Matt Kuchar, Si Woo Kim of South Korea, and Emiliano Grillo of Argentina are part of a large tie in the first round of the John Deere Classic. [6] Ghim stated that any win on the PGA Tour would be amazing, and winning at the John Deere Classic would be especially awesome. [7] Ghim's round included four birdies on the inward nine at TPC Deere Run. [8] Austin Eckroat eagled two of his first five holes in the first round of the John Deere Classic. [9] David Lipsky, Sam Stevens, Justin Lower, and past John Deere champion Michael Kim are tied at 7-under 64 in the first round of the John Deere Classic. [10] Homa was in line for a 62 before making a bogey at his last hole, the par-4 ninth. [11] Max Homa made no bogeys during the first round of the John Deere Classic. [12] Defending champ Davis Thompson opened with a 3-under 68 in the first round of the John Deere Classic. [13] Australian Jason Day struggled to a 3-over 74 in the first round of the John Deere Classic.
- Doug Ghim's impressive performance in the first round of the John Deere Classic has placed him in the middle of the art and excitement, as he leads the pack with a score of 9-under 62.
- Meanwhile, in the world of sports, Max Homa also had a standout round, playing a near-flawless game with no bogeys, resulting in a 6-under 65, his best news of 2025.
- In golf, as the tournament progresses, among the contenders, Ghim's compatriot, Si Woo Kim of South Korea, is part of a large tie, just like the game of golf itself, with several players fighting for the coveted trophy.
