Name: J.J. Spaun sends in a 35-foot birdie putt at John Deere
Uploaded: 2024-07-07T18:26:01.434Z
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Description: In the final round of John Deere Classic, J.J. Spaun makes a 35-foot birdie putt on the par-3 7th hole.

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In the final round of John Deere Classic, J.J. Spaun makes a 35-foot birdie putt on the par-3 7th hole.