Been there, done that: Jordan Spieth undeterred by slow start at John Deere Classic

It was an improvement on previous opening rounds at TPC Deere Run – a 1-under 70 in 2013 and even-par 71 in 2015. He took home the leaping deer trophy in fast-closing, epic fashion both years.

“Done it before,” he said. “I can do it again.”

Spieth rued missed opportunities in a four-birdie, two-bogey round on what he called “a very gettable golf course.” Starting on the easier back nine, he was 1-over after five holes, got it to 3-under with four birdies over a mid-round stretch of six holes, but gave one back at the fourth and could only par in.