SILVIS – Despite sitting T-133 after an opening-round (73), Sepp Straka won his second PGA Tour title with final-round (62). Straka became the first player since 1992 to win John Deere Classic with an over-par round during the week.

Three-time TOUR winner Brendon Todd finished T2 for the second time this season (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am).

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SILVIS – Three-time Tour winner Brendon Todd is the only PGA Tour winner among the top five on the current John Deere leaderboard as Eight of the 13 players within three strokes of the lead are seeking their first Tour victory.

The John Deere Classic has produced 23 first-time Tour winners, the most of any event since 1970.

Alex Smalley matched his low round of career on TOUR (62).

Peter Kuest will become eligible for PGA TOUR Special Temporary Membership by completing the tournament.

Jonas Blixt can become the first since 1992 to win this event with an over-par round during the week.

Second-round leader Cameron Young carded a double bogey on final hole and sits three back on the crowded leaderboard. Twelve players are within three strokes of the leader.

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SILVIS – Luke List is seeking to become the fourth consecutive player to make the John Deere Classic his first PGA Tour title as he seeks his first Tour victory in his 193rd start.

Sebastian Munoz hit 32 of 36 greens in regulation, his most through two rounds in any event on Tour.

Three players remain bogey-free through two rounds (Jason Dufner, Brandon Hagy, Chez Reavie).

The John Deere Classic provides the last chance to earn a spot into The Open Championship.

Leaderboard After 36 Holes at John Deere Classic

Luke List 66-63—129 (-13)

Sebastian Munoz 63-67—130 (-12)

Seven players 131 (-11)

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