Zach Johnson trails by one shot with opening 64 at John Deere Classic

Zach Johnson, opting to skip three major tournaments, opened with a 7-under 64 at the John Deere Classic on July 3, 2026. His round included an eagle-birdie finish, placing him one shot behind leaders Lucas Glover and Zac Blair, who both shot 63 in the morning session. Johnson, a 50-year-old competing in his first year on the PGA Tour Champions, has already secured two victories this season. Skipping the U.S. Senior Open and the Senior British Open, he will participate in a senior major next week at Firestone. He expressed a strong preference for the John Deere Classic, citing comfort and a longstanding connection to the event.

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