Max Homa surged to the top of the leaderboard at the 2025 John Deere Classic after a stellar opening round at TPC Deere Run. Homa capitalized on favorable scoring conditions to post a low score, putting him in a strong position early in the tournament. Rickie Fowler is also in contention, demonstrating a return to form and keeping himself within striking distance of the lead. Several other players also took advantage of the receptive course, setting the stage for a competitive weekend of golf.