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Thursday’s July 4th spherical offered fireworks on the John Deere Basic.
There have been 26 scores of 65 or decrease, together with 4 63s, a 62, 61 and Hayden Springer’s historic 59.
By the tip of Day 1, his four-shot lead went down to 2 after Sami Valimaki shot a 10-under 61.
TPC Deere Run noticed 748 birdies and 26 eagles throughout Thursday’s spherical, which is quite a bit contemplating the birdie totals within the final six tournaments.
Whole Birdies within the final 6 PGA Tour occasions
— Charles Schwab Problem: 1,116 whole; 323 in Rd. 1
— RBC Canadian Open: 1,473 whole; 487 in Rd. 1
— The Memorial: 750 whole; 230 in Rd. 1
— U.S. Open: 1,007 whole; 302 in Rd. 1
— Vacationers Championship: 1,248 whole; 265 in Rd. 1
— Rocket Mortgage Basic: 1,803 whole; 587 in Rd. 1
Whereas there have been solely three full-field occasions, the variety of birdies scored on Thursday at TPC Deere Run is extra noticeable. It’s the most scored this season by the 30 first rounds performed.
The final time the Tour noticed this quantity of birdies or near it within the first spherical this yr was on the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. There have been 683 birdies within the first spherical and 1,980 whole.
Again at the start of the season, the Cognizant Basic noticed 1,613 whole and 572 birdies on Thursday. Final week’s Rocket Mortgage Basic was additionally up there with 587 after in the future of play.
The John Deere Basic might have probably the most birdies scored in a event this season, particularly if the circumstances keep like they’re.
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