With tee times moved up and players grouped together due to expected inclement weather in Illinois, the 2025 John Deere Classic should wrap up relatively early Saturday once Moving Day is completed. Doug Ghim used a late eagle entering the weekend to lock up his first 36-hole lead on the PGA Tour,

A year ago, Davis Thompson won the event for his first PGA Tour victory. He was the 24th golfer to make the JDC his first PGA Tour win. He is in contention once again at TPC Deere Run, tied for second, a shot back, in his effort to defend his title. Last week's winner, Aldrich Potgieter, started the third round three shots off the lead.