Jul 14, 2018; Silvis, IL, USA; PGA golfer Michael Kim tosses his putter to his caddie after making a birdie putt on the 6th hole during the third round fo the John Deere Classic golf tournament at TPC Deere Run. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
July 14, 2018
(Reuters) – Overnight leader Michael Kim was three strokes clear of the field when play was suspended in the third round of the John Deere Classic due to inclement weather in Illinois on Saturday.
Kim, celebrating his 25th birthday, was three-under for his round through 13 holes when heavy rain fell on TPC Deere Run, bringing a halt to play with the American on 18-under for the tournament.
Compatriot Bronson Burgoon was alone in second place on 15-under after 14 holes of his third round. Italy’s Francesco Molinari, who won the Quicken Loans National at the start of July, is in a group of five players a further shot adrift.
The delay was the second of the day and third of the tournament with tournament officials unclear on whether play would be able to resume later on Saturday.
(Reporting by Gene Cherry in Raleigh, North Carolina; Editing by John O’Brien)
