Iowa Native Zach Johnson One Shot Off John Deere Classic Lead

Iowa native Zach Johnson proved his loyalty to the Quad Cities on Thursday, firing an opening-round 64 at the John Deere Classic. Johnson skipped three major championships to play at TPC Deere Run, finishing the day just one shot behind joint leaders Lucas Glover and Zac Blair.

Why did Zach Johnson skip the US Senior Open?

Johnson, a 50-year-old Cedar Rapids native, is in his first year on the PGA Tour Champions and already has two victories under his belt. Even with the US Senior Open taking place this week at Scioto in Ohio, Johnson never considered playing anywhere but the John Deere Classic. His deep ties to the region and his respect for the tournament's agricultural sponsor drove his decision.