Jonas Blixt, ranked 842nd in the world, tied the lowest 18-hole score of his career with a 9–under 62 to take the lead after the morning wave of the first round at the John Deere Classic on Thursday, July 6, in Silvis, Ill.
Blixt, 39, missed the cut on the Korn Ferry Tour last week, but the Swede got off to a quick start at TPC Deere Run with an eagle on his second hole. After making the turn in 2–under 33, Blixt made two birdie putts before draining a 43-foot eagle putt on the par-4 14th hole.
