Kevin chappell

John Deere Classic: Hayden Springer hit the magic number 69 as he posted a sub-60 round in the John Deere Classic for a 12-under 59. It was the 14th sub-60 score in PGA Tour history.

Still, it got him only a two-shot lead over Sami Valimaki on a rain-hit TPC Deere Run so vulnerable to scoring that only 13 players in the 156-man field were over par.

Players were allowed to lift, clean and place their golf balls in the short grass.