Poston goes wire-to-wire to win John Deere Classic for 2nd PGA Tour title

J.T. Poston completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the John Deere Classic for his second PGA Tour title and a spot in the British Open.

Three strokes ahead entering the day at TPC Deere Run, Poston closed with a 2-under 69 for a three-stroke margin over fellow British Open qualifiers Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Emiliano Grillo.

"It is hard," Poston said. "Wire-to-wire, having the lead for so long that it's just hard not to think about that fine line all week. I tried to stick to the game plan."

Bezuidenhout shot a 66, and Grillo had a 69.

"I just knew I needed a solid week," Grillo said. "I just needed to play well and go up the rankings and have a job for next year. That was more important for me than going to the Open. Now I get both, so that's pretty special."

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