Golf Links: Sunday, July 16 news and notes
John Deere Classic
Patrick Rogers is looking more and more like a college prodigy who’s ready to step into a pair of grown-up pro champion’s golf shoes. He’s starting the final round at 16-under par and two shots clear of the closest competition, Daniel Berger and Scott Stallings.
If Saturday was any indication...Sunday is going to be epic. #JDC17 pic.twitter.com/H6sWUTKFaL
— John Deere Classic (@JDCLASSIC) July 16, 2017
How’s he feeling about the situation going into Sunday? Cautiously optimistic might sum it up:
"It’s very rewarding to be up here right now. I know I have a long way to go, but I’m excited for the opportunity."
It’s not done yet, of course. In addition to Berger and Stallings, Rogers will need to hold off an eager Bryson DeChambeau who, at 4 shots back, can also smell the possibility of victory.
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Behind DeChambeau, Zach Johnson is also waiting and perfectly capable of going low on Sunday. After a fairly disappointing third round, Johnson is trailing by five shots as the final round starts, but he another player I won’t bet against.
Brian Harman and Steve Stricker had outstanding moving day rounds, but for them it’s probably a case of too little too late.
Final round play begins at 7:20am local time with Patrick Rogers and Daniel Berger, playing in the final group, teeing off at 12:40pm local time. Check the PGA TOUR 4th round pairings list to follow your favorites players. Golf Channel begins broadcast coverage of the final round at Deere Run beginning at 1pm. PGA TOUR LIVE begins streaming at 2:30pm and CBS picks up broadcast coverage at 3pm. All times are ET.