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Johnson keeps share of lead at John Deere Classic

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July 12th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Defending champion Zach Johnson, Lucas Glover and rookie Patrick Reed are tied for the lead following second-round play Friday at the John Deere Classic. Johnson shot a 5-under 66 to maintain a share of the lead for the second day in a row.

Reed shot a 63 in the morning session, just one year after missing the cut at TPC Deere Run, while Glover finished at 9 under on Friday. Australia’s Matt Jones is a shot back at 11 under. Troy Matteson leads a pack at 10-under, while three-time winner Steve Stricker is among those at 9 under.