WATCH: “Hope you win for the third time tomorrow” – young fan wishes Jordan Spieth before the final rounds at John Deere Classic
Jordan Spieth has won the John Deere Classic in his debut edition in 2015 and 2013. It was his first tournament after turning pro in 2012.
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Jordan Spieth returns to the tournament after nine years (Image via IMAGO)
The prestigious John Deere Classic 2024 is all set to announce the winner after the final round on Sunday. Davis Thompson is currently leading the leaderboard, followed by Eric Cole and Aaron Rai, who are tied for second place.
Meanwhile, Jordan Spieth, who was tied for 47th position after the 2nd round, surged up the leaderboard in the 3rd round.
Spieth shot an 8-under 63, including five straight birdies from holes 4-8. It was the lowest round of the day.
After the match, Jordan Spieth signed a few autographs for young fans. While he was signing a cap, one fan said, “Great job. I hope you win for the third time tomorrow,” and another said, “Good job today.”
Jordan Spieth has won the John Deere Classic twice
Jordan Spieth has won the John Deere Classic in his debut edition in 2013 and alter in 2015. It was his first tournament after turning pro in 2012.
Spieth won the 2015 John Deere Classic in a playoff against Tom Gillis. The tournament was held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, where he shot a final round 20-under 264 to tie Gillis and force a playoff.
On the second playoff hole, Gillis hit his tee shot into the rough, leading to a shot in the water and ending his bid for his first PGA Tour victory. Spieth’s win was his fourth of the season on the PGA Tour. At age 22, he became the first golfer to win four times before The Open Championship since Tiger Woods achieved the feat in 2000.
His 2013 John Deere Classic victory at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois came at the age of 19. With that victory, he became the youngest PGA Tour winner since 1931. Spieth defeated Zach Johnson and David Hearn in a five-hole playoff to claim his first PGA Tour victory and the $828,000 winner’s prize.
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