Troy Matteson kept up his furious pace with a five-under 66 to lead by three from three-time defending champion Steve Stricker going into the final round of the John Deere Classic.

Defending champion Steve Stricker will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the John Deere classic in Illinois after another impressive round.

IN spite of his status as pre-championship favourite, there was never any certainty Tiger Woods would win his fourth Open and 15th major at Turnberry.

Will MacKenzie surged to the top of the leaderboard with a seven-under 64 during the second round at the £2m (€2.5m) John Deere Classic in Illinois.

Michelle Wie’s decision to contest the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic in July has been defended by her instructor.