Greyserman and Schauffele Tied for Lead at Baycurrent Classic in Japan
Max Greyserman and Xander Schauffele are locked in a tight contest at the top of the leaderboard after Saturday’s third round of the Baycurrent Classic, setting the stage for a dramatic final day in Yokohama, Japan.
Playing under rainy conditions at the Yokohama Country Club, Greyserman carded an even-par 71, while Schauffele posted a 67, bringing both players to a 12-under 201 total. Greyserman is seeking his first PGA Tour victory after finishing second in this event last year. Schauffele, a seasoned champion with two major championships and a 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medal to his name, has the opportunity to add another title to his impressive career.
Schauffele, whose mother was born in Taiwan and raised in Japan, expressed the significance of potentially winning in his family’s homeland. “It would be special obviously, my grandparents here, my mom growing up here with her brother as well,” he said. “That’s far away from now, but yeah, to think into the future, it would be an incredible feeling.” Greyserman acknowledged the challenge of maintaining his lead, stating, “Obviously I think me and Xander are tied — so I would have liked to push my lead further, play better today and all that stuff, but you’re not going to play great for 72 straight holes.” The Baycurrent Classic is the only PGA Tour event held in Japan, and a win here carries significant prestige within the sport. You can find more information about the PGA Tour schedule and standings on their official website.
Five players trail closely behind, just three strokes off the lead: defending champion Nico Echavarria (69), Michael Thorbjornsen (66), Byeong Hun An (66), Garrick Higgo (68), and Si Woo Kim (69). Echavarria praised his performance given the difficult weather, saying, “With these conditions, I’m very proud of the way I fought today to give myself a chance.” The tournament, which premiered in 2019 with a win by Tiger Woods, was moved to Yokohama this year after previously being held east of Tokyo. For details on Yokohama Country Club, visit their official website.
Final-round tee times and television schedules have been released, and officials anticipate a thrilling conclusion to the tournament tomorrow.
