England's Jordan Smith enjoyed a strong start to the Baycurrent Classic with a bogey-free, seven-under 64 leaving him one shot behind first-round leader Jacob Bridgeman in Japan.

Jacob Bridgeman took the first-round lead at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan after shooting a bogey-free, eight-under 63. England's Jordan Smith sits just one shot behind in second place following a bogey-free 64 at Yokohama Country Club. Bridgeman is pursuing back-to-back PGA Tour victories following his win at the Biltmore Championship Asheville.
A four-way tie for third at six under includes Americans Max Homa, Pierceson Coody, Mac Meissner, and Ricky Castillo. Defending champion Xander Schauffele opened his tournament with a one-under 70, leaving him seven strokes adrift of the lead outside the top 30.
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