Byrd wins John Deere Classic

Johnathan Byrd overtook leader Tim Clarke late on to win the John Deere Classic and take the final qualifying place in the Open.

SILVIS, IL - JULY 15: Jonathan Byrd holds the trophy after winning the John Deere Classic at the TPC Deere Run July 15, 2007 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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By Paul O'Hagan
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An impressive finish gave American Jonathan Byrd the John Deere Classic, the third PGA Tour title of his career, and booked him a place at the Open next week.

South African Tim Clark led the event for much of the final round but dropped shots at 15 and 17. Byrd responded in fine style with birdies at 14, 16 and 17 to post a round of 66 and finish one ahead of Clark.

Before this week Byrd had missed four cuts in a row but completed an excellent weekend after shooting 65 on Saturday and 66 on Sunday.

Australian Nathan Green had held the lead going into the final round but shot a disappointing 71 to finish tied for third.

John Deere Classic

-18 J Byrd (US)

-17 T Clark (SA)

-15 T Matteson (US), N Green (Aus)

-14 C Pettersson (Nor)

Paul O'Hagan
Paul joined Golf Monthly in 2006 in a junior role and has since worked as senior staff writer and now as technical editor. He writes equipment and instruction content and tests the vast majority of golf clubs that are introduced every year.
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