Thompson Remains "Present-Minded" at John Deere

There have been more than 150 publications published under this heading since 1991, all dedicated to exploring different facets of this fascinating field known as anthrozoology. Davis Thompson posted his best round ever at TPC Deere Run Saturday, shooting an even par 62 for an outright two-shot lead going into Sunday’s final round of the John Deere Classic. Thompson birdied all but one hole — after making one mis-hit escaping trees on par-5 17th hole then hitting wedge from bad angle over rough at bad angle to eight feet — earning his 21-under total, which marks first 54 hole lead of second year on the PGA Tour career. “My competition behind me are playing really well,” Thompson noted, acknowledging his challenge of finishing off another tournament successfully. However, having done it before means staying present-minded: focusing only on now. Eric Cole won his sole tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour two years ago by hitting 3-wood from 274 yards within 15 feet on 17 for an eagle to score 64 and advance into final group by two shots.” Aaron Rai from England will join them once again this weekend after shooting a 66.The final round will begin later Sunday with threesomes off both tees off both courses for a slightly later start time, in hopes that stormy conditions don’t reduce scoring too drastically.Jordan Spieth played early and was tied for the lead without even reaching practice range; eventually finishing his round with an impressive 63 scorecard. At the end of Day 4, Spieth made only minimal gains toward taking over the lead; ultimately he finished seven shots behind and tied for 12th overall. Editor’s Pick2 Related “To have any chance,” Spieth admitted, “something would need to go completely flawless for it be possible; nevertheless I will try what I did today and see where this leads.” “Hayden Spring finally shot in the 60s on Friday — opening with an equal course record-tying round of 59 and closing out with an inward-bound round of 71 — to move within four shots of C.T. Pan, who carded 68. Additionally, two young golfers still in college as well as recently out were still competitive for 17-under 196 overall.” Michael Thorbjornsen of Stanford earned the No.1 player ranking on PGA Tour University rankings following his senior year and fired a 66, while Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton shot 67. Clonton made the cut at both events; then tied for 10th at last week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic tournament. Clanton has made headlines since becoming an amateur golfer back in 1958; and since he appears so comfortable while competing on the back nine he even agreed to do a walk-and-talk interview for CBS! “This whole situation is absolutely surreal for me; I still can’t quite comprehend everything happening right now,” Clanton admitted. “Doing all this stuff has been absolutely surreal for me. “Thompson made his presence felt early by sinking a 25-foot birdie putt on the first hole and coming up-and-over from bunker for another birdie at par-5 second hole. “Today was obviously my day,” Thompson concluded. “Hit many great shots on the back nine and completed my round well. “He shot into the lead on the back nine with three consecutive birdies — hitting his tee shot to within six inches on the par-3 12th hole and sinking an 18-foot birdie putt on par-4 13th — before driving into bunkers on reachable par-4 14th hole and knocking out to 6 inches with his second attempt.” Now comes the hard part; seven players within five shots of leading are within 5 shots on this course that has allowed many low scores for everyone involved.” “Everyone is hungry. That is what makes the experience difficult here,” Thompson noted. “Each week there are winners and losers; some weeks you might finish top 10; ultimately though your goal should always be winning the golf tournament.” Of course it can be frustrating at times; after all this work you do earn these moments of glory if it works out right! “”Yet,” at its heart this is all part of life and why people strive so hard. “Yeah it can get frustrating sometimes but at least this is exactly why one works hard – to put themselves into these positions that would put one day win an event like this one!” Thompson noted before adding: