DeChambeau withdraws from John Deere Classic

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NAPA, Calif. — PGA TOUR rookie Tyler Duncan parred the 18th hole for a scrambling 1-under 71 to maintain a one-stroke lead Saturday after three rounds of the Safeway Open. Duncan, whose only previous PGA TOUR event was the 2015 U.S. Open, had five birdies and four bogeys to reach 14-under 202 in the season opener at Silverado Resort and Spa. Chesson Hadley, a one-time PGA TOUR winner who had a course-record 61 in the second round, was a stroke back after a 70. Bud Cauley, winless in five PGA TOUR seasons, shot a 66 to join defending champion Brendan Steele (72) at 12 under. Emiliano Grillo, the 2015 tournament winner, shot 68 to match Graham DeLaet (69) at 11 under. Phil Mickelson, seven shots behind Duncan entering the round after consecutive 69s, had a 68 to join Bill Haas (69), Tony Finau (71) and Andrew Putnam (69) at 10 under. Mickelson has seven consecutive rounds in the 60s in the event. He finished eighth last year and is seeking his first title since the 2013 British Open. After a bogey on the second hole, the 47-year-old Mickelson birdied five of his last six holes on the front nine to move to 11 under and within two shots of the lead. But Mickelson, playing in his 91st PGA Tour event since his last victory, missed a short putt for birdie on the 16th and short putt for par on the 17th. He made a short birdie putt on the 18th.

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Round 2 of the Rocket Mortgage Classic takes place Friday from Detroit Golf Club in Michigan. The field includes defending champion Bryson DeChambeau along with Phil Mickelson, Jason Kokrak, Hideki Matsuyama, Jason Day and Rickie Fowler. Here’s everything you need to know to follow the action, including Featured Groups for PGA TOUR LIVE. Leaderboard Full tee times HOW TO FOLLOW (All times ET) Television: Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel). Saturday-Sunday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3 p.m.-6 p.m. (CBS). PGA TOUR LIVE: Thursday-Friday 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. (Featured Groups), Saturday-Sunday 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. (Featured Groups). Saturday-Sunday 3 p.m.-6 p.m. (Featured Holes). Radio: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. (PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio). TOURCast: Get shot-by-shot info in real time with shot tracks and video with TOURCast. TOUR Pulse: Get the PGA TOUR app to utilize TOUR Pulse, which provides users the ability to experience a mix of content, such as video highlights, written hole summaries and stat graphics on every player after every hole they complete. FEATURED GROUPS Jason Kokrak, Patrick Reed, Webb Simpson (tee times) Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Champ, Kramer Hickok (tee times) Max Homa, Matthew Wolff, Bubba Watson (tee times) Phil Mickelson, Hideki Matsuyama, Rickie Fowler (tee times) MUST READS Davis Thompson leads after stellar 63 Bryson DeChambeau will have new caddie in Rocket Mortgage defense Davis Thompson: Five things to know What The Pros Are Playing: Rocket Mortgage Rocket Mortgage Classic bridging Detroit’s digital divide CALL OF THE DAY

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