Defending champion Davis Thompson closed with back-to-back birdies to seize a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Tour John Deere Classic.

Thompson, trying to become the first back-to-back Deere winner since Steve Stricker took three from 2009-2011, fired a four-under par 67 to stand on 15-under 198 after 54 holes at windy TPC Deere ...

Steve Stricker once dominated this tourney - winning three straight from 2009-11 - and Jordan Spieth won in 2013 and 2015. However, there have been no repeat winners in the last decade.

Steve Stricker once dominated this tourney - winning three straight from 2009-11 - and Jordan Spieth won in 2013 and 2015. However, there have been no repeat winners in the last decade.