Golf – Kim holds a two-shot lead in turn at Classic



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Michael Kim took a two-shot lead over his fellow American Bronson Burgoon through nine holes in the classic John Deere Classic in Illinois on Saturday.

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July 14, 2018; Silvis, IL, USA; PGA golfer Michael Kim qualifies for the 7th hole in the third round of the John Deere Classic Golf Tournament at TPC Deere Run. PHOTO: Reuters / Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY'S HUI Sports

REUTERS: Michael Kim took a two-shot lead over his fellow American Bronson Burgoon at through nine holes in the Deere Classic in Illinois on Saturday

Kim, who is celebrating his 25th birthday, spends most of his time at the TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois

He makes a early appearance to complete his second lap before taking a he took a nap for two and a half hours, then he returned to the course for three birdies and a bogey.

Kim, a South Korean national, was 17 years behind the tournament and Burgoon was second.

Americans Tyler Duncan and John Huh, and Argentine Andres Romero finished third under 13.

Kim, in search of his first win on PGA Tour, took advantage of a lead of four shots on 17 holes due to bad weather. Advertisement

An 18-drop bogey Kim led three shots finishing the second round with a total of 64 and 127 before a further delay.

Burgoon finished second after two eagles and five birdies for a second round 62.

He added another eagle and another. birdie through nine holes on Saturday, twice shooting in Kim's shot.

(Reportage by Gene Cherry at Raleigh, North Carolina, edited by Ed Osmond)

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