Doug Ghim has the 36-hole lead for the first time in his six years on the PGA Tour. The Illinois native holed out from the fairway for eagle for the second straight day at the John Deere Classic.

The action at the John Deere Classic has been worth watching two rounds at TPC Deere Run, with local favorite Doug Ghim leading the charge. Ghim, a 29-year-old Illinois native, sits at 12-under after back-to-back rounds of 68.

He is hoping he can become the 25th player to claim a first tour title at this event. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.