SHOT-BY-SHOT

Zac Blair Ignites John Deere Classic with Scorching 63 in Round 1

John Deere Classic · · Jul 3, 2026 · 17min

Total

+9.7

OTT

+4.5

APP

+4.5

ATG

+0.4

PUTT

+0.3

Zac Blair delivered a spectacular Round 1 performance at the John Deere Classic, firing a 63 (-8) with precise ball-striking and exceptional approach play. His 9.7 SG Total showcases elite-level execution, featuring six birdies and clinical shot-making from tee to green. This shot-by-shot analysis reveals the technical precision and strategic excellence that defined his dominant opening round.

HOLE 1Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Powerful drive down the center fairway. Strong opening statement to the round.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

145 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Crisp approach sets up a birdie opportunity. Pure contact, ideal distance control.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

10 ydsRemaining: 0 ft (Made)

Confident birdie putt drops. Round off to a birdie start.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

290 ydsRemaining: 250 yds

Aggressive tee shot sets up eagle opportunity. Excellent distance and positioning.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.65

210 ydsRemaining: 40 yds

3-wood moves him into eagle range. Strong layup strategy on par-5.

WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.49

38 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

Wedge shot stops 2 feet. Surgical precision earns the eagle opportunity.

Hole SG Total:+1.6

HOLE 6Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey

6-IronShot 1

SG: -0.52

175 ydsRemaining: 5 yds off green

Tee shot misses left of green. First blemish of the round on the short par-3.

WedgeShot 2

SG: -0.24

15 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Chip from rough finds 8 feet. Tough angle, difficult recovery.

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.19

8 ydsRemaining: Miss

Birdie putt slides past. First setback of the day.

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

3 ydsRemaining: 0 ft (Made)

Makes the bogey. First score above par.

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +1.1

315 ydsRemaining: 115 yds

Explosive drive carries 315 yards down the fairway. Eagle territory reached immediately.

WedgeShot 2

SG: +1.1

115 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

Wedge approach to 2 feet. Exceptional proximity sets up eagle. Highest SG of the round.

Hole SG Total:+2.2

HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Solid drive maintains momentum into the back nine. Center fairway positioning.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

145 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Accurate approach within 10 feet. SG +1.2 excellence continues.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

10 ydsRemaining: 0 ft (Made)

Birdie putt drops. Back nine momentum builds.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

280 ydsRemaining: 260 yds

Drive on par-5 sets up strategic approach. Balanced aggression and control.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

200 ydsRemaining: 60 yds

3-wood advances him into prime scoring zone. Strategic layup.

WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.12

58 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Wedge approach to 8 feet. Birdie opportunity from prime yardage.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

8 ydsRemaining: 0 ft (Made)

Birdie putt converts. Reliable scoring on the par-5.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Consistent drive down the center. Repeatable ball-striking evident.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

145 ydsRemaining: 9 ft

Crisp 7-iron to 9 feet. Another birdie opportunity setup.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

9 ydsRemaining: 0 ft (Made)

Birdie putt drops. Three straight birdies on the card.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

280 ydsRemaining: 260 yds

Drive on par-5. Riding hot streak, seeking another birdie.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

205 ydsRemaining: 55 yds

3-wood leaves 55 yards. Controlled approach distance.

WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.12

55 ydsRemaining: 7 ft

Wedge to 7 feet. Another par-5 birdie in view.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

7 ydsRemaining: 0 ft (Made)

Birdie putt converts. Perfect flow maintained through back nine.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 17Par 4 · 430 ydsBogey

DriverShot 1

SG: -0.32

270 ydsRemaining: 160 yds

Drive slightly shorter than optimal. Fairway found but not ideal position.

6-IronShot 2

SG: -0.24

160 ydsRemaining: 5 yds off green

Approach misses right of green. First indication of trouble ahead.

WedgeShot 3

SG: -0.16

10 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Chip from rough leaves 8 feet. Attempting par save.

PutterShot 4

SG: -0.08

8 ydsRemaining: Miss

Par putt slides past. Bogey looms.

PutterShot 5

SG: 0

3 ydsRemaining: 0 ft (Made)

Bogey putt drops. Only blemish of the round, SG -0.8.

Hole SG Total:-0.8

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