Stricker maintains one-stroke lead in Illinois

Defending champion Steve Stricker and opening-day hero Paul Goydos were matching each other shot for shot as the leaders made the turn in the third round of the John Deere Classic in Illinois today.

Goydos shot only the fourth 59 in PGA Tour history on Thursday with Stricker carding an 11-under 60 before the tables were turned in the second round. World number four Stricker shot a 66 to Goydos’ 68 to leave Stricker with a one-shot lead at 16 under at the halfway stage at TPC Deere Run.