Doug Ghim, an Illinois native, surged to the top of the leaderboard at the John Deere Classic with a stellar 9-under 62, highlighted by an eagle and a chip-in birdie. Max Homa and Austin Eckroat are closely trailing behind with 63s, while Rickie Fowler's impressive front nine earned him a 65. Ghim is aiming for his first PGA Tour victory.