{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680a0159fcccdba3a5365c3e/6a4ad2a98890f0eef3ee0048?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Glover & Hodges Lead the Deere - July 5th, 2026","description":"<p>On Saturday, July 4th, weather delays and preferred lies couldn't stop Lucas Glover and Lee Hodges from grabbing the 54-hole co-lead at 16-under, setting up a massive Sunday shootout at TPC Deere Run.</p><p><br></p><h3>JOHN DEERE CLASSIC LEADERBOARD &amp; VETERAN MAGIC</h3><ul><li>Lucas Glover and Lee Hodges share the 54-hole lead at 16-under after a weather-delayed Moving Day, with Hodges mentally resetting on the 10th and Zac Blair using strategic layups to reach 15-under.</li><li>50-year-old Zach Johnson shot a 66 (-13), draining a 35-foot birdie on 18 he called \"a gift,\" adding, \"It starts with the people and ends with the people.\"</li><li>Glover isn't just leading on the course; as PAC Chairman, he noted the 2028 PGA Tour structural changes are currently a \"very very very hot topic\" behind the scenes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>AARON WISE'S INSPIRING COMEBACK</h3><ul><li>Aaron Wise made his first cut of the season, shooting a 67 to reach 11-under. It marks an emotional milestone in his return to professional golf following a two-year hiatus to focus on his mental health.</li><li>Wise admitted it was previously \"harmful for me to be out here,\" but proudly stated he now has the \"tools on how to handle that.\"</li><li>Wise's vulnerability is a massive win for the sport, proving that stepping away to prioritize personal well-being can lead to a successful and healthy return to the highest level.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>SPIETH'S WARNING &amp; AMATEUR HOUR</h3><ul><li>Jordan Spieth sounded the alarm on the dangers of legalized sports betting, while 21-year-old amateur Preston Stout adopted an \"attack\" mentality to make his first cut at 12-under, outshining highly-touted peers.</li><li>Spieth warned that fans can \"impact the result,\" noting the issue has \"intensified over the last five years\" and even questioning past incidents at Shinnecock Hills.</li><li>Stout drew inspiration from fellow amateur Jackson Koivun, who surprisingly missed the cut this week despite boasting a massive $2.5M NIL valuation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Tony Finau rolled in a near-record 236 feet of putts in Round 2 • Saturated conditions forced split tees and preferred lies on Saturday • Jason Day withdrew with a back injury after posting a patriotic 4th of July outfit</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}