With many of the world's best golfers taking Fourth of July weekend off, the 2025 John Deere Classic provides players with a terrific opportunity for a breakthrough win. After Thursday's first round,

Check out the best shots of the day from Round 1 of the 2025 John Deere Classic, featuring Rickie Fowler, Max Homa and Doug Ghim, who carded a 9-under 62 to lead the field by one stroke heading into Friday.

Rickie Fowler arrived in Silvis, Ill., eager to put a disheartening performance last week behind him and improve his standing in the race for the FedExCup Playoffs when he tees of at the John Deere Classic on Thursday.