Baycurrent Classic: PGA Tour stars compete in Yokohama

The PGA Tour has arrived at the Yokohama Country Club in Japan for the 2026 Baycurrent Classic. The tournament, which features an $8 million purse, is a key event in the FedExCup Fall series.

Defending champion Xander Schauffele returns to Japan to attempt his first successful title defense at this venue. The field is headlined by World No. 5 Wyndham Clark, along with top players such as Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, and Jordan Spieth. Local favorite Hideki Matsuyama also competes.

In the opening round, Jacob Bridgeman took the lead with a bogey-free 63. Other notable early performers include Jordan Smith, while Schauffele opened with a score of -1. The tournament is co-sanctioned by the Japan Golf Tour and offers critical FedExCup points for players seeking to secure their status for the 2027 season.