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Zach Johnson Chases Leaders at 2026 John Deere Classic While Jordan Spieth Struggles Late
- On Thursday, Zach Johnson shot a 7-under 64 at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Iowa, capping his round with an eagle and birdie to sit one shot off the lead.
- Johnson skipped the U.S. Senior Open, the British Open, and the Senior British Open, citing his desire to avoid four straight weeks of competition and his deep commitment to the event where he won in 2012.
- Lucas Glover and Zac Blair posted 63s in the morning to take the early lead, while Stephan Jaeger and Lee Hodges matched Johnson at 64 as competitors battle for FedEx Cup positioning.
- Jaeger ranks No. 60 in the FedEx Cup, seeking to qualify for the postseason, while Blair noted, "I've kind of always been right in that 125 to 150 spot my whole career."
- Jordan Spieth carded a 69, while NCAA champion Jackson Koivun shot a 73 in his professional debut, leaving him in danger of missing the cut as the PGA Tour heads into the final two months.
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The West Australian
The West AustralianJohnson skips Senior Open for John Deere, starts well
Zach Johnson has started the John Deere Classic well as he skips several majors to be fit and...
·Warrnambool, Australia
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thepress.netZach Johnson chases leaders at 2026 John Deere Classic while Jordan Spieth struggles late
Johnson skipped three major championships to play his favorite event, and the decision paid off with a first-round 64 to sit one shot off the lead
·United States
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Zach Johnson skips Senior Open for John Deere and opens with 64 to trail by one shot
Zach Johnson considers the John Deere Classic a major because the Iowa always considered it his home event. He skipped the U.S.
·New York, United States
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Zach Johnson skips Senior Open for John Deere, opens with 64 to trail by one shot
Zach Johnson considers the John Deere Classic a major because the Iowa always considered it his home event. He skipped the U.S. Senior Open for the Deere and it paid off with a 64. That leaves the 50-year-old Johnson one…
·Terre Haute, United States
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