With many of the world's best taking the Fourth of July off, the 2025 John Deere Classic provides players with a terrific opportunity for a breakthrough win. After Thursday's first round, two of the bigger names in the field,

In his third start ever in the John Deere Classic, Homa fires an 8-under 63, his best opening-round score on the PGA Tour. That's good enough to get him into a tie for second after the early wave, a shot back of tournament leader Doug Ghim.

Rickie Fowler arrived in Silvis, Ill., eager to put a disheartening performance last week behind him and improve his standing in the race for the FedExCup Playoffs when he tees of at the John Deere Classic on Thursday.