On July 4th, 2025, Illinois native Doug Ghim shot a nine-under 62 to take the solo lead after round one of the John Deere Classic, with Max Homa and Austin Eckroat just one shot back.

• Illinois native Doug Ghim fired a bogey-free 62 to take the solo lead at the John Deere Classic, highlighted by a walk-in eagle from 91 yards as he chases his first-ever PGA Tour victory.
• He called the low-scoring event a "track meet" and set a personal target of getting to twenty-four under par for the week.
• The Arlington Heights native is playing in front of a home-state crowd, adding extra pressure and support to his quest.

• Austin Eckroat and Max Homa sit just one shot back at eight-under. Eckroat is breaking a year-long slump with two eagles, while Homa fired his best opening round of the year with a new swing thought.
• Homa said he's in the "honeymoon phase" with a new feel to "slow down my legs" that he found just one day ago.
• Eckroat's hot start included two hole-outs for eagle in his first five holes, one from 137 yards out.

Rickie's back-nine 29 • Past champ Michael Kim lurking • Day & Potgieter struggle early

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On July 3rd, 2025, we break down the DP World Tour's controversial new crypto partnership at a Trump course, Max Homa's candid thoughts on his slump, and a historic walk-off eagle to qualify for The Open.

• The DP World Tour announced a multi-year, eight-figure deal with crypto firm Nexo, rebranding the Scottish Championship. The event will mark a controversial return to Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen, a first for a Trump property.
• "It's about shared audiences," said tour executive Max Hamilton, while Nexo's co-founder cited shared values of "preparation, control, and vision."
• The partnership is further complicated by a noted connection between Nexo's co-founder and Donald Trump.

• At the John Deere Classic, a candid Max Homa opened up about his internal "panic meter" and the pressure of being a star in a slump, offering a rare look into the psychology of a top player.
• "Form seems to go a lot faster than it comes back," Homa said.
• Defending champion Davis Thompson is feeling a "confidence boost," while local favorite Zach Johnson believes his "boring" game is a perfect fit for the course.

• 20-year-old amateur Richard Teder became the first Estonian to ever qualify for The Open after a wild finish that saw him make a double bogey on the final hole of regulation before a dramatic playoff win.
• "It's like a dream," Teder said of the moment.
• He secured his historic spot by holing out an 80-yard chip for a walk-off eagle in the playoff, an unbelievable turnaround from his 72nd-hole collapse.

Nexo Championship at Trump Aberdeen • Homa's "panic meter" • Estonia's first Open qualifier

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