The first day of the 2015 John Deere Classic came to a close on Thursday, with Nicholas Thompson and Justin Thomas grabbing a share of the lead.
Chris Howell III and Luke Guthrie sit one-stroke behind, while Steve Stricker, Steve Alker and three others remain within distance. Below is a recap of the first day's events (via PGA Tour).
Make it three at -8, as Illinois grad Luke Guthrie birdies his third straight. #QuickHits https://t.co/BnoKmgeGTF
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 9, 2015
What They're Saying
Justin Thomas: "As much as it sucks to finish like I did, it's probably better for me in the long run. I'm going to learn more from a week like that, where I have been in contention, than I would being 40th to start the last day and shooting 6-under to finish 10th. Yeah, I'm just going to keep sticking to my game plan and hopefully be there again on the back nine on Sunday."
Steve Stricker: "Yeah, this is a nice place for me and if I can get into contention here, it will be a good momentum boost for the rest of the year. I go around here with such good feelings."
Robert Garrigus: "It's another round where I've been confident swinging my irons and putting some good strokes on some putts and thinking positive, that's the most important thing. I tell you what, this game will drive you into the ground sometimes. After a full year of playing horrible, it was wearing on me. We've got it figured out."
We now have two players leading at 8 under. #QuickHits https://t.co/rqwROrLyfA
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 9, 2015
Ongoing Leaderboard
R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Total | ||
T1 | Nicholas Thompson | -8 | - | - | - | -8 |
T1 | Justin Thomas | -8 | - | - | - | -8 |
T3 | Charles Howell III | -7 | - | - | - | -7 |
T3 | Luke Guthrie | -7 | - | - | - | -7 |
T5 | Steve Stricker | -6 | - | - | - | -6 |
T5 | Steve Alker | -6 | - | - | - | -6 |
T5 | Robert Garrigus | -6 | - | - | - | -6 |
T5 | Daniel Summerhays | -6 | - | - | - | -6 |
T5 | Shawn Stefani | -6 | - | - | - | -6 |
T10 | Tom Gillis | -5 | - | - | - | -5 |
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