Former Georgia Golfer Davis Thompson Wins John Deere Classic For First PGA Tour Win

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Tuesday, July 9th, 2024

Former Georgia Bulldog golfer Davis Thompson rode a strong front nine on Sunday to his first ever PGA Tour victory at the John Deere Classic. Thompson shot a 29 on the front nine on his way to a four-stroke victory over Michael Thorbjornsen and Luke Clanton.

The John Deere Classic is played in Silvis, Illinois at TPC Deere Run, the weekend before the Open Championship. With his victory, Thompson earned an invite to the Open Championship, his first opportunity to play in that tournament and fifth major opportunity overall. Fellow former Bulldog Sepp Straka won the Deere Classic a year ago.

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