SILVIS, Ill. — The News 8 crew is out in full force at TPC Deere Run covering what's happening on the course and on the grounds.
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It's Day 1 of Tournament Play at the 2021 John Deere Classic. The first groups teed off at 6:45 a.m., Thursday, July 8.
MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- Round 1 ends with two co-leaders and three tied for third
- Co-leader Sebastián Muñoz makes five straight birdies to wrap up the day
- There were 599 birdies made today
The pros have wrapped up day 1!
6:40 p.m. -- Most of the field is done for the night, with the last two groups through 16 and 17 holes.
6:10 p.m. --
3:50 p.m. -- Checking in with our crew on the course
2:45 p.m. -- Pro Cameron Champ rounds out the day at 5-under par.
Here's a look at the live leaderboard:
The final groups teed off at 2:22 p.m.
12:30 p.m. -- Former JDC champion Zach Johnson and highest-ranked player at the JDC, Daniel Berger, are preparing to tee off to start their first round of the tournament.
10:30 a.m. -- Fun games to try out at the John Deere Classic! Our digital reporter David Bohlman made a hole in one when he tried his hand at giant putting with a tractor!
10 a.m. -- The clouds are taking pity on the golfers at TPC Deere Run today, after yesterday's heat and humidity
9:48 a.m. -- News 8's Kory Kuffler is out on the green!
8:12 a.m. -- Rooting for their favorite sponsor exemption is the "Kluver Krue" following Luke Kluver.
Learn about Luke Kluver and the other sponsor exemptions here!
7:18 a.m. -- Former champions Dylan Frittelli, Brian Harman and Steve Stricker will tee-off together on Hole #10 at 7:18 a.m. on Day 1.
Frittelli makes a putt for birdie, misses and makes par on the first hole of the day.
Steve Stricker made a putt for par as well.
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