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Lucas Glover Shoots Lights-Out 63 in John Deere Classic Round 1: Eight Birdies, Zero Bogeys

John Deere Classic · · Jul 3, 2026 · 13min

Total

+9.7

OTT

+4

APP

+4.3

ATG

+0.4

PUTT

+0.9

Lucas Glover delivered a masterclass performance at the John Deere Classic with an 8-under 63 in Round 1, posting 8 birdies with zero bogeys. His tee-to-green precision and exceptional short-game execution generated an estimated 9.7 strokes gained, establishing him as the early frontrunner.
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
285 ydsRemaining: 255 yds

Perfect drive finds center fairway. Excellent tee shot sets up aggressive approach

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
205 ydsRemaining: 50 yds

Confident 3-wood advance leaves birdie distance. Aggressive course management

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.12
48 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Precise pitch shot settles just above the cup. Tap-in birdie tap-in birdie

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Confident tap-in secures birdie. Efficient par-5 conversion with SG +0.62 gain

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
275 ydsRemaining: 155 yds

Controlled drive positions perfectly for birdie approach. Smart course management

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
155 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Pure 7-iron draws tight at the flag. SG +1.2 gain reflects near-perfect execution

Hole SG Total:+1.0
HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +1.1
295 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Excellent drive splits fairway with precision. Sets up attacking approach

6-IronShot 2
SG: +1.1
135 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Exceptional 6-iron finds pin. SG +2.2 eagle showcases elite shot-making under pressure

Hole SG Total:+2.2
HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
290 ydsRemaining: 250 yds

Powerful drive sets up two-shot opportunity on reachable par-5

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
220 ydsRemaining: 30 yds

Strong 3-wood advance reaches scoring distance. Birdie opportunity inches away

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.49
28 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Delicate pitch positions 2 feet from flag. SG +1.62 reflects quality par-5 conversion

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
280 ydsRemaining: 150 yds

Consistent tee shot maintains momentum entering back nine

6-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
150 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Crisp 6-iron finds GIR at 3 feet. SG +1.2 reflects excellent tee-to-green play

Hole SG Total:+1.0
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
288 ydsRemaining: 252 yds

Reliable drive maintains fairway positioning. Tee-shot consistency carries through round

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
210 ydsRemaining: 42 yds

Aggressive 3-wood advance reaches scoring zone. Par-5 strategy yields gains

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.12
42 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Precise wedge shot settles close to pin. Birdie putt opportunity at 3 feet

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Short putt drops for birdie. SG +0.62 reflects solid par-5 handling

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
292 ydsRemaining: 248 yds

Late-round drive splits fairway. Tee-shot accuracy remains unwavering

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
215 ydsRemaining: 33 yds

Strong second shot positions birdie opportunity. Approach distance within scoring range

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.12
33 ydsRemaining: 4 yds

Controlled wedge swing settles 4 feet from pin. Tap-in birdie opportunity secured

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
4 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Final birdie putt seals 63-stroke masterpiece. SG +0.62 caps dominant 8-under display

Hole SG Total:+0.6
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