Doug Ghim is at 9 under after a first-round 62 and he's leading after one round. Austin Eckroad and Max Homa fired 63s and they're a shot back. Others giving chase include Sam Stevens, Justin Lower and Michael Kim.

The John Deere Classic in Illinois is officially underway, and after a stellar opening round on Thursday, Doug Ghim leads the field at 9-under par, holding a one-shot advantage heading into Friday. Four players pulled out before the event began,