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Davis Thompson two clear of Aaron Rai heading into final round
Third-round leader Davis Thompson watches his tee shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the John Deere Classic on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at TPC Deere Run, in Silvis, Ill. [Roy Dabner/Quad City Times via AP]

AMERICAN Davis Thompson fired nine birdies in a third round 62 to take a two-shot lead into the final day of the John Deere Classic.

Soft conditions on the TPC Deere Run in Illinois continued to bring low scores, Thompson moving to 21-under-par – two clear of England’s Aaron Rai and fellow American Eric Cole.

“I guess it was just my day today,” said Thompson, who is seeking his first PGA Tour victory. 

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