SILVIS, Ill. (AP) -- Doug Ghim holed out from the fairway for eagle for the second straight day, sending him to a 3-under 68 and a one-shot lead Friday in the John Deere Classic, his first 36-hole lead in his six years on the PGA Tour.

Doug Ghim is at 9 under after a first-round 62 and he's leading after one round. Austin Eckroad and Max Homa fired 63s and they're a shot back. Others giving chase include Sam Stevens, Justin Lower and Michael Kim.

The John Deere Classic continues today with the second round of play. Fans can spend their Fourth of July holiday tuning into coverage on the Golf Channel beginning at 4 p.m. ET with streaming options available through FuboTV, Sling and DirecTV.