Springer sizzles with 59 to lead John Deere Classic

The 27-year-old rattled off an astonishing eight birdies and two eagles in a bogey-free outing at TPC Deere Run to complete only the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history. Springer, the ranked 236th in the world, erupted on the front nine, with an eagle on the par-five second before reeling off six birdies in seven holes to reach the turn at eight under. After five straight birdies to start the back nine, Springer moved to nine under after rolling in a 19-foot birdie putt on the 15th. He then...