Brian Harman, Zach Johnson Rise in FedEx Standings

Zach Johnson wasn't too happy with his second straight second-place finish at the John Deere Classic, but the jump from 17th to 10th in this week's FedEx Cup Standings helped make up for it. Brian Harman is even happier. His win at the tournament in Silvis, Illinois, propelled him from 48th to 14th in the … Continue reading Brian Harman, Zach Johnson Rise in FedEx Standings →

Brian Harman Nips Zach Johnson to Win John Deere Classic

This finishing second place by one stroke is starting to get a bit old for Zach Johnson at the John Deere Classic. For a second straight year, Johnson was the runner-up by one shot, this time losing to Brian Harman, whose final round 66 put him 22-under, a stroke ahead of Johnson, who fired a … Continue reading Brian Harman Nips Zach Johnson to Win John Deere Classic →

Steve Stricker Charges Within 1 Stroke of John Deere Lead

Here comes Steve Stricker again. The three-time John Deere Classic winner fired a 7-under 65 to get to 16-under for the tournament. He's one stroke behind the equaly-sizzling Brian Harman who shot a 65 to get to 17-under. The hottest golfer on the course Saturday was Scott Brown, who fired a 10-under 61. Harman had … Continue reading Steve Stricker Charges Within 1 Stroke of John Deere Lead →

Zach Johnson, William McGirt Tied as John Deere Classic Hits Turn

Apparently Zach Johnson is pretty intent on making up for last year's playoff loss at the John Deere Classic. Johnon followed up his opening-round 63 with a 4-under 67 to remain tied for first place at 12-under through two rounds at the TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Johnson shook off three bogeys with seven … Continue reading Zach Johnson, William McGirt Tied as John Deere Classic Hits Turn →

Three tied for lead at John Deere Classic

Tournaments outside the limelight can make for strange bedfellows, and strange leaderboards as well. That's one way to explain the trio atop the scorecard through one round at the John Deere Classic on Thursday: Zach Johnson, #21 on the PGA Money List this year; South Africa's Rory Sabbatini, whose missed nine cuts in 22 events … Continue reading Three tied for lead at John Deere Classic →

Jordan Spieth Set to Defend First PGA Title

The way Jordan Spieth's career arc is currently going, "the 2013 John Deere Classic" might one day be a trivia answer for the question, "What was PGA legend Jordan Spieth's first tournament victory?" It's hard not to like Spieth's game, particularly given just how good he's been in less than two years on the tour. … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Set to Defend First PGA Title →