Head golf professional at Deere Run, Andy Stoterau, predicted Steve Stricker and Branden de Jonge would be high contenders, and after Round one both eagled their first hole.
He said de Jonge is on the leaderboard for birdies for the season, and Stricker commonly shoots birdies.
Stoterau said he looks forward to Round two because there are several talented golfers in the field and the course is in great shape.