The John Deere Classic returns to TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. The tournament features a purse of $8.4 million and will be played on the 7,289-yard, par-71 course.

Doug Ghim took the first-round lead with a 9-under 62 at TPC Deere Run. He leads by one over Max Homa and Austin Eckroat. Rickie Fowler carded a 6-under 65 to finish three off the pace heading into Friday while defending champion Davis Thompson finished at 3-under 68.

Here's everything you need to know to follow the event.

How to follow (all times ET)

Television:

• Friday: 4-7 p.m., GOLF Channel
• Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 p.m., GOLF Channel; 3-6 p.m., CBS, Paramount+

PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+:

• Friday: 7:45 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

PGA TOUR LIVE is available exclusively on ESPN+ and consists of four streams

• Main feed (Stream 1): Primary tournament-coverage featuring the best action from across the course
• Marquee group (Stream 2): New "marquee group" showcasing every shot from each player in the group
• Featured groups (Stream 3): Traditional PGA TOUR LIVE coverage of two concurrent featured groups
• Featured holes (Stream 4): Combination of par 3s and iconic or pivotal holes

PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio

• Friday: 1-7 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday: 1-6 p.m.

Featured groups

FRIDAY

Marquee Group

• 8:18 a.m.: Karl Vilips, Nico Echavarria, Tom Kim
• Bonus coverage when morning groups finish:
  • Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Jake Knapp

Featured Groups

• 8:29 a.m.: Davis Thompson, Jason Day, Lucas Glover
• 8:40 a.m.: Adlrich Potgieter, Ben Griffin, Michael Thorbjornsen
• Bonus coverage when morning groups finish:
  • Si Woo Kim, Sungjae Im
  • Chris Kirk, J.T. Poston, Michael Kim

Featured holes

• Nos. 3 (par 3), 12 (par 3), 14 (par 4), 16 (par 3)

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