Zach Johnson is skipping the U.S. Senior Open this week to focus on the John Deere Classic, according to reports ahead of the tournament. The 50-year-old, who is in his first year on the PGA Tour Champions and has already won twice, is listed as opening with a 64. Johnson is an Iowa native and is described as having never seriously considered any alternative despite the U.S. Senior Open being held in Ohio at Scioto.
Other PGA Tour updates included early scoring from Lucas Glover and Zac Blair, who both play in the morning session and each post a 63. With Johnson’s opening round at 64, he trails the leaders by one shot. The coverage frames the John Deere Classic as a priority for Johnson as the PGA Tour moves into its final two months.
