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Rickie Fowler's Scorching 63 at John Deere Classic: Seven Birdies and Two Eagles Dominate Round 3

John Deere Classic · · Jul 5, 2026 · 14min

Total

+9.7

OTT

+3.6

APP

+4.6

ATG

+0.3

PUTT

Rickie Fowler delivered a stunning Round 3 performance at the John Deere Classic, firing an 8-under 63 with seven birdies and two eagles. His exceptional ball striking and course management dominated the day, with a remarkable SG Total of 9.7. A single bogey at the 9th hole was the only blemish on an otherwise flawless round that showcased Fowler's precision and competitive fire on the PGA Tour course.

HOLE 1Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Perfect drive to center fairway sets up scoring opportunity.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

145 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

Approach shot lands softly 12 feet from pin.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

12 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Birdie putt drops for strong round opening.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

290 ydsRemaining: 250 yds

Long drive down center sets up two-shot birdie.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

210 ydsRemaining: 18 ft

Fairway wood reaches green leaving birdie putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.12

18 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Converts birdie, maintaining perfect rhythm.

Hole SG Total:+0.5

HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Another precise drive to center for par-4 scoring.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

145 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Clean approach leaves short birdie putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

10 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Another birdie, showcasing consistency on par 4s.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Powerful drive sets up eagle possibility on par 5.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.65

215 ydsRemaining: 25 ft

Fairway wood reaches green with eagle in range.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.49

25 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Eagle putt finds cup—momentum-building moment.

Hole SG Total:+1.6

HOLE 9Par 4 · 430 ydsBogey

DriverShot 1

SG: -0.32

250 ydsRemaining: 180 yds

Tee shot drifts left into rough—rare misfire.

6-IronShot 2

SG: -0.24

140 ydsRemaining: 40 yds

Recovery shot advances from rough.

Pitching WedgeShot 3

SG: -0.16

60 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Wedge approach leaves 8 feet for par.

PutterShot 4

SG: -0.08

8 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Par attempt misses—round's only bogey.

Hole SG Total:-0.8

HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBirdie

5-IronShot 1

SG: +0.68

180 ydsRemaining: 15 ft

Tee shot lands close on short par 3.

PutterShot 2

SG: +0.37

15 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Birdie putt drops—short hole mastery.

Hole SG Total:+1.1

HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Strong drive on par 5 sets up birdie.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

215 ydsRemaining: 20 ft

Fairway wood reaches green comfortably.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.12

20 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Birdie putt converts—offensive display continues.

Hole SG Total:+0.5

HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +1.1

260 ydsRemaining: 170 yds

Drive lands right of center for scoring club.

Pitching WedgeShot 2

SG: +1.1

170 ydsRemaining: 1 ft

Exceptional approach leaves just 1 foot from pin.

Hole SG Total:+2.2

HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

295 ydsRemaining: 245 yds

Closing par 5 receives powerful drive down center.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

215 ydsRemaining: 22 ft

Fairway wood reaches green for birdie putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.12

22 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Birdie putt falls, capping masterful 63-stroke round.

Hole SG Total:+0.5

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