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Bridgeman holds one-shot lead at Baycurrent Classic in Japan

Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of his last five holes Thursday for an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead over Jordan Smith in the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama, Japan.

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Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 5:12 PM

Key Things to Know

Jacob Bridgeman shot an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan.
Jordan Smith sits in second place after opening with a bogey-free 7-under 64.
The tournament field includes 13 players who competed in the Presidents Cup two weeks prior.

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Jacob Bridgeman shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead at the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama, Japan. Bridgeman birdied four of his final five holes on Thursday to move ahead of Jordan Smith, who carded a 7-under 64.

The PGA Tour's lone stop in Asia features a strong FedEx Cup Fall field, including 13 Presidents Cup competitors. Max Homa sits two shots off the lead, while Hideki Matsuyama and Collin Morikawa opened with rounds of 67.

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Bridgeman holds one-shot lead at Baycurrent Classic in Japan

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