Lucas Glover leads John Deere Classic heading into Fourth of July weekend
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Lucas Glover maintains a two-shot lead at the 2026 John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois, after carding a second consecutive bogey-free round with scores of 63 and 65. Glover, the 2021 champion, leads Lee Hodges, who faltered on the 12th hole. Jackson Suber posted a 64 and is among the contenders, while Ben Griffin and Chris Gotterup sit six shots back tied for 11th. The tournament continues into the holiday weekend.
- •Glover carded back-to-back rounds without bogeys.
- •Lee Hodges trails Glover, having dropped a shot on the 12th.
- •Jackson Suber is in the clubhouse with a score of 64.
- •Ben Griffin and Chris Gotterup are tied for 11th place, six shots off.
- •The tournament will resume over the Fourth of July weekend.
- 1:04 AMESPN Golf — Glover fires 65, builds 2-shot lead at John Deere
- 12:25 AMCBS Sports — 2026 John Deere Classic leaderboard: Lucas Glover on top with Max Homa, Chris Gotterup in pursuit
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Lucas Glover stays ahead of the John Deere Classic field, carries lead into Fourth of July weekend
"Lucas Glover is looking to add another John Deere Classic trophy to his collection. He maintained his lead on the field in America's Heartland on Friday, carrying a two-shot lead over Lee Hodges.
"Lucas Glover followed his opening-round 63 with a 6-under 65 to take a two-shot lead Friday in the John Deere Classic.
"Glover has darted out to the solo lead, with two of the field's biggest names giving chase
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External links- ESPN GolfJul 4, 2026, 1:04 AMGlover fires 65, builds 2-shot lead at John Deere
Lucas Glover followed his opening-round 63 with a 6-under 65 to take a two-shot lead Friday in the John Deere Classic.
- CBS SportsJul 4, 2026, 12:25 AM2026 John Deere Classic leaderboard: Lucas Glover on top with Max Homa, Chris Gotterup in pursuit
Glover has darted out to the solo lead, with two of the field's biggest names giving chase
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 10:53 PMLucas Glover stays ahead of the John Deere Classic field, carries lead into Fourth of July weekend
Lucas Glover is looking to add another John Deere Classic trophy to his collection. He maintained his lead on the field in America's Heartland on Friday, carrying a two-shot lead over Lee Hodges.
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