The first round of the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois unfolded on Thursday, with Doug Ghim holding the solo lead after an impressive 9-under-par performance. Max Homa and Austin Eckroat sit just behind him,

The John Deere Classic returns to TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. The tournament features a purse of $8.4 million and will be played on the 7,289-yard, par-7

Doug Ghim holed out for an eagle on the way to a bogey-free nine-under par 62 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead over Max Homa and Austin Eckroat at the US PGA Tour John Deere Classic in Illinois.Ghim,