The John Deere Classic cut line bounced between 4- and 5-under late in the afternoon on a steamy Fourth of July Friday, but by then five of the t

Max Homa had his best round in two years on the PGA Tour at the John Deere Classic, placing himself firmly into contention at TPC Deere Run.

Ghim had a one-shot lead over Max Homa and Austin Eckroat among early starters at the TPC Deere Run, where the winning score has been 20-under par or lower 12 of the last 15 years. He has been around long enough — six years on the PGA Tour,