Moving Day at the 2025 John Deere Classic featured some chaos, as there were eight tied for the lead at one point thanks to gusty winds that made it difficult to score, but as the final groups made their way around TPC Deere Run we saw five players create some separation from the pack.

Doug Ghim jumped on the course early Thursday, posting a 62 to take a one-shot lead after 18 holes. Max Homa and Austin Eckroat were a shot back. For Homa, his 63 is his best first-round score on the PGA Tour. Those two keep the pedal down Friday, with Ghim holding the outright lead and Homa not far behind.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/cal as Max Homa One Stroke Back Heading into Final Round at John Deere. Max Homa delivered a third consecutive strong day at the John Deere Classic and enters Sunday’s final round tied for second place, just one stroke off the lead.