Doug Ghim Lights Up TPC Deere Run As Weather Forces Early Start to Round 3
If you’re following the 2025 John Deere Classic this weekend, you already know something special is unfolding at TPC Deere Run. As we enter Round 3 on Saturday, all eyes are on Doug Ghim, who’s co-leading after two standout rounds—and making it look almost effortless. But before we talk about what’s happening on the leaderboard, let’s talk about the weather, which has caused a bit of a shake-up in the tournament schedule.
Due to the threat of afternoon thunderstorms rolling into the Silvis, Illinois area, tournament officials have adjusted Saturday’s tee times. Round 3 began early, between 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. local time, with threesomes teeing off simultaneously from holes 1 and 10. The hope is to wrap up play by 3 p.m., just in time for the Dierks Bentley concert scheduled for later that day—weather permitting, of course.
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Now, back to the course. Doug Ghim is making waves this weekend—not just with consistent play, but with flair. Over the first two rounds, Ghim pulled off the rare feat of holing out for eagle twice from the fairway. One came from 91 yards on Thursday at the 6th hole, and the other from a jaw-dropping 179 yards on Friday at the 15th. That’s not something you see every day on the PGA Tour. He’s also kept mistakes to a minimum, carding just one bogey so far.
Ghim’s mindset is focused, almost tunnel-visioned, as he likened his approach to swimming: just keep moving forward, don’t look left, don’t look right. That mentality has him tied at the top and paired in Saturday’s final group with Davis Thompson and Brian Campbell, teeing off at 10:55 a.m. ET.
And speaking of strong contenders, Max Homa continues to charge up the leaderboard, sitting tied at -12 with several others, including Ghim and Thompson. The competition is tight, with Kevin Roy currently leading at -14 through six holes as of the latest update.
This year’s John Deere Classic is shaping up to be a thrilling chapter, not just for its on-course drama, but also for the unpredictable Midwestern summer weather that’s testing both the players and the event planners. One thing’s for sure—the rest of the weekend at TPC Deere Run promises fireworks, both literal and metaphorical. Whether you’re watching for the rising stars or rooting for your favorites, don’t blink—this leaderboard is heating up faster than the Illinois skies.
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