SILVIS, Ill. – Thanks to a pair of quality up-and-downs on his final two holes, Justin Thomas will enter the weekend at the John Deere Classic with the first overnight lead of his PGA Tour career.
Thomas followed an opening 63, tied for the low round of the week, with a 4-under 67 Friday to get into the clubhouse with sole possession of the lead at 12 under.
Referring to his pitch shot from the cabbage on 17 that led to his final birdie, Thomas said, “Yeah, I hate to sound like that, but it was really good.