Zach Johnson Fires Opening 64 at John Deere Classic, One Off the Lead

Zach Johnson skipped three major championships to play the 2026 John Deere Classic, his favourite event, and repaid the gamble with an opening-round 64 that left him just one shot off the lead. Jordan Spieth struggled late in his round and dropped away from the leaders. Johnson is well-placed heading into the second round.