Moving Day at the 2025 John Deere Classic featured some chaos as there were eight players tied for the lead at one point as gusty winds made it difficult to score. However, as the final groups made their way around TPC Deere Run,

Thompson captured his first PGA Tour victory at the 2024 John Deere Classic, winning by a commanding four-shot margin. Additionally, the victory was historic, as he became the first player in PGA Tour history to post a 72-hole total of 256 or lower, surpassing the previous record set by Ludvig Åberg at the 2023 RSM Classic.

Thompson made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole Saturday, giving him a 4-under 67 on a much tougher golf course and a one-shot lead at TPC Deere Run.