Charles Howell III and Ollie Schniederjans take first-round lead at John Deere Classic

Charles Howell III and Ollie Schniederjans are each in very different spots in their careers, but both have had plenty of success in 2017. Howell III, 38, is in his 17th year on tour, with two wins and well over $30 million in career earnings. Schniederjans, 24, is making just his 32nd start on the PGA Tour, and has shown promise in his limited appearances. The young gun and the veteran are tied for the first-round lead at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill., after posting eight-under 63s on Thursday.

Something about TPC Deere Run brings good vibes for certain players, and Howell III is one of them. He’s finished in the top-25 six times in 10 tries at the John Deere, including a solo third in 2000 in just his third start on tour as a professional. His consistency during his career has been well-documented, and 2017 has been no exception. Howell III has made 16 of 17 cuts, the only miss coming at the Safeway Open, his first start of the season last October. His round on Thursday was bogey-free and the lowest of the year.

Charles Howell III and Ollie Schniederjans take first-round lead at John Deere Classic
Source: Golf Digest