Greyserman and Schauffele Tied for Lead at Baycurrent Classic in Japan
Max Greyserman and Xander Schauffele are locked in a tight contest for the lead after Saturday’s third round of the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama, Japan, setting the stage for a dramatic final day.
Playing under rainy conditions at the Yokohama Country Club today, 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 competitor with two major championships and a gold medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, has the opportunity to add another title to his impressive career.
Schauffele acknowledged the personal significance of potentially winning in Japan, given his family’s connection to the country. “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, who has been at or near the top of the leaderboard since the tournament began, noted the difficulty of maintaining a lead throughout the competition. “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,” he stated. The Baycurrent Classic is the only PGA Tour event held in Japan, and a win here carries significant prestige within the sport.
Five players trail the leaders by three strokes heading into Sunday’s final round: defending champion Nico Echavarria (69), Michael Thorbjornsen (66), Byeong Hun An (66), Garrick Higgo (68), and Si Woo Kim (69). Echavarria praised his performance in the challenging weather, saying, “With these conditions, I’m very proud of the way I fought today to give myself a chance.” You can find more information about the PGA Tour and its schedule on their official website. The Yokohama Country Club website provides details about the course.
Officials stated that the final round is scheduled to begin Sunday morning, with conditions expected to remain challenging.
