Johnson makes cut at Deere Run on 36 holes
Zach Johnson posted a 3 under 68 to reach 5 under par 137 at the Deere Run event, surviving the 36 hole cut. He trails leader Will MacKenzie by eight shots and aims to push on during moving day as he searches for a return to form ahead of the British Open. He had been out since the Memorial with tendinitis and missed the U S Open cut.
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Johnson eyes Ryder Cup hopes after solid John Deere round
After a three week layoff, Johnson shot well in round two at the John Deere Classic. He connected on a 15 foot birdie putt on 13 and a 21 footer on 15, with a 41 foot birdie try on 9 missing by inches. He said the round was decent and noted 13 of 14 fairways hit. MacKenzie led at 13 under with a 64, two strokes ahead of Wi Axley and an in-form field.
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Mackenzie Opens Deere Run With Two Stroke Lead
Mackenzie, returning from knee surgery, shoots 65 64 at Deere Run to lead the Deere Classic by two strokes at 13 under. He credits sports psychologist Gio Valiante for steadier focus and discusses his move toward family life and a calmer mindset. Cedar Rapids features on Golf Central as flood effects are explored.
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Johnsons tee off in John Deere Classic third round
Zach Johnson starts the third round at 10 09 a m with Kenny Perry hoping for another strong finish. Perry, 47, has two wins and a playoff loss since late May and notes players’ adulation on the practice green. Aaron Baddeley shot 64 to reach 7 under with MacKenzie and Bob Tway. Sean McCarty shot 73 to reach 7 over while David Duval missed the cut for the 11th time in 12 events.
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Golfer Libra philosophy and eccentric talk on life and golf
The piece reflects a golfer describing a Libra outlook balancing both sides of life. It notes oddly phrased lines about unusual rich and poor people and labels for players who miss cuts versus those scoring well. The article mentions Mike Hias and a link to The Hilog at gazetteonline.com.
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Cougars Roll Past Prairie in Substate Opener
Cedar Rapids Kennedy jumpstarted with Eric Schultz’s early homer and a two inning barrage to beat Cedar Rapids Prairie 10-4. Kennedy’s 27-8 record moves them toward the substate final as top seed with eight second inning hits and a 9-0 lead before Prairie late revival.
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West Delaware pitcher Hermsen weighs pro option after draft pick
West Delaware 6-foot-5 senior right hander B J Hermsen, a sixth round choice by the Minnesota Twins, has delayed turning pro to finish the high school season and sign negotiations. Oregon State remains a possible college path as Twins weigh draft money versus fair offer.
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Warriors fall short as Linn-Mar strands tying run in duel
Washington pitcher Nate Gorman went five innings allowing two runs on four hits before Chad Christensen closed with two scoreless frames. Linn-Mar led before failing to push across the tying run in the fifth and sixth, with Ryan Murray throwing out the would be equalizer at the plate.
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