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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