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Ghim Holes Out From Fairway Again at Deere for First 36-Hole Lead on PGA Tour

Ghim Holes Out From Fairway Again at Deere for First 36-Hole Lead on PGA Tour

45% Center coverage: 84 sources

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Doug 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 on the PGA Tour. Defending champion Davis Thompson (63) and Max Homa (68) were among the five players within one shot of the lead going into the weekend. The starting times have been moved up Saturday because of rain in the forecas…See the Story

Doug Ghim sets pace at John Deere Classic with a 62 and the early lead

Doug Ghim sets pace at John Deere Classic with a 62 and the early lead

56% Left coverage: 32 sources

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Doug Ghim holed out for eagle on the par-4 sixth hole and kept bogeys off his card on a day of low scoring Thursday. He opened with a 9-under 62 in a bid to become the latest first-time PGA Tour winner at the John Deere Classic. Ghim had a one-shot lead over Max Homa and Austin Eckroat among early starters at the TPC Deere Run, where the winning score has been 20-under par or lower 12 of the last 15 years. He has been around …See the Story

In Familiar Territory, Justin Lower Finds a Hot Start at the John Deere Classic

John Deere · Silvis

In Familiar Territory, Justin Lower Finds a Hot Start at the John Deere Classic

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

News and notes from the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic.See the Story

Off First PGA Tour Victory, Aldrich Potgieter Finding His Bearings at John Deere Classic

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

Fresh of his inaugural PGA Tour victory last week, Aldrich Potgieter settling in at John Deere Classic.John Deere · Silvis See the Story

Why Did Andrew Putnam Withdraw During Round 2 of the 2025 John Deere Classic?

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As the John Deere Classic is currently underway, Andrew Putnam withdrew from the competition. The golfer's WD came during the second round of the PGA Tour event at TPC Deere Run.Silvis · Silvis See the Story

Milan Bottoms Development in Rock Island Makes Good Sense

The City of Rock Island is set to experience significant economic growth with the anticipated Milan Bottoms development that includes a new Nature's Treatment of Illinois (NTI) cannabis dispensary, truck stop, car wash and franchise restaurant. The 10-acre development is at the northwest corner of Interstate 280 and Highway 92, across from Bally's Casino. The new businesses to be constructed at these four previously industrial and commercially d…Nature · Rock Island Read Article

Rock Island City Council Can Do Better at Milan Bottoms

The Friends of Milan Bottoms (FMB) are a group of local individuals and organizations who are against locating a truck stop and cannabis dispensary on a specific 10-acre site adjacent to vital wetlands. We are not against Puffing and Pumping. However, locating those businesses there will cause extreme noise and lighting that will destroy the largest Bald Eagle winter night roosting area in the Lower 48 States and jeopardize the long-term health …Milan, Illinois · Milan Read Article

Third Round of John Deere Classic Tops Saturday's TV Schedule

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Third round of John Deere Classic tops Saturday's TV schedule.Silvis · Silvis See the Story

“I’m in the honeymoon phase” — Max Homa credits 'little change' for John Deere Classic form rebound

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa is making his 17th PGA Tour start of the season at the 2025 John Deere Classic and is off to a strong start.Silvis · Silvis See the Story

2018 John Deere Classic champion Michael Kim finds top form with opening-round 64

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Former JDC champion Michael Kim finds top form at first round in Silvis.Silvis · Silvis See the Story

State Sen. Mike Halpin announces he will run for reelection

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

State Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, made the announcement Thursday in Rock Island.Rock Island · Rock Island See the Story

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