GHIM LEADS THE TRACK MEET - July 4th, 2025

On July 4th, 2025, Illinois native Doug Ghim shot a nine-under 62 to take the solo lead after round one of the John Deere Classic, with Max Homa and Austin Eckroat just one shot back.GHIM LEADS THE TRACK MEETIllinois native Doug Ghim fired a bogey-free 62 to take the solo lead at the John Deere Classic, highlighted by a walk-in eagle from 91 yards as he chases his first-ever PGA Tour victory.He called the low-scoring event a "track meet" and set a personal target of getting to twenty-four under par for the week.The Arlington Heights native is playing in front of a home-state crowd, adding extra pressure and support to his quest.THE CHASERS FIND A SPARKAustin Eckroat and Max Homa sit just one shot back at eight-under. Eckroat is breaking a year-long slump with two eagles, while Homa fired his best opening round of the year with a new swing thought.Homa said he's in the "honeymoon phase" with a new feel to "slow down my legs" that he found just one day ago.Eckroat's hot start included two hole-outs for eagle in his first five holes, one from 137 yards out.Quick HitsRickie's back-nine 29 • Past champ Michael Kim lurking • Day & Potgieter struggle early Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.