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Lucas Glover takes a two-shot lead into the weekend at the John Deere Classic, but he knows he must go low two more times if he wants to win.

PGA TOUR Nick Stavas Golfweek July 3, 2026, 9:37 p.m. ET The 2026 John Deere Classic continues Saturday from TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, where every player who made the cut will compete fora $1.6 million winner's prize and 500 FedEx Cup points. Lucas Glover is the leader by two shots after posting rounds of 63 and 65 to open the tournament, but several remain in contention, including Max Homa, Chris Gotterup and hometown hero Zach Johnson.

PGA TOUR Nick Stavas Golfweek July 3, 2026, 9:01 p.m. ET Lucas Glover leads the 2026 John Deere Classic by two shots after the second round. The 46-year-old golfer is at 14 under par and has not made a bogey through 36 holes. Glover, a six-time PGA Tour winner, is seeking his first victory since 2023. He previously won the John Deere Classic in 2021. SILVIS, Ill. — Lucas Glover has yet to make a bogey at the 2026 John Deere Classic.

PGA TOUR Nick Stavas Golfweek July 3, 2026, 8:17 p.m. ET SILVIS, Ill. — There are two rounds in the books at the 2026 John Deere Classic, and that means half the field is headed home. The cutline ended up at 3 under, with the top 65 and ties advancing to the weekend while the rest were sent packing after 36 holes.

CHAMPIONS Todd Kelly Golfweek July 3, 2026, 7:20 p.m. ET The 2026 U.S. Senior Open, the third of five majors on the PGA Tour Champions, heads to the weekend but without several big names. Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio, is hosting and that's where George McNeill shot 66 to get to 6 under and open a two-shot lead over Padraig Harrington.

Updated July 3, 2026, 5:59 p.m. ET It's the third opposite-field event of the season. The 2026 ISCO Championship features a field of those who didn't qualify for the Genesis Scottish Open but still pays out good money, and, offers up some FedEx Cup points. The field for this year's event will compete at Hurstbourne Country Club, Louisville, for a second year in a row. 2026 ISCO Championship The field for the ISCO will be 144 golfers.

July 3, 2026, 5:44 p.m. ET The PGA Tour heads to golf country. The Genesis Scottish Open returns to the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, next week. Chris Gotterup is the defending champion. It, alongside the opposite-field ISCO Championship, are the last events before the final major of the year at the British Open. The top three non-exempt finishers at the Scottish will earn spots in the Open at Royal Birkdale.

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PGA TOUR Nick Stavas Golfweek July 3, 2026, 4:07 p.m. ET Chris Gotterup has risen from world No. 165 to No. 14 in the past year, securing three PGA Tour wins. Despite his success, Gotterup chose to play in the John Deere Classic, a tournament many top players skip. He credits the tournament with kick-starting his successful run last year and enjoys its "chill" atmosphere. SILVIS, Ill. — One year ago this week, Chris Gotterup was largely unknown.

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