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Jacob Bridgeman Goes From Presidents Cup to a 63 to Lead the PGA Tour Stop in Japan
Bridgeman birdied four of his last five holes and said a short break after the Presidents Cup helped him post the low round.
- On Thursday, Jacob Bridgeman carded an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead at the Baycurrent Classic. Bridgeman birdied four of his last five holes at Yokohama Country Club to secure the top spot.
- Fresh off the Presidents Cup victory where he made the clinching putt for the USA, Bridgeman chose to rest and attended his sister's wedding in Maine before traveling to Las Vegas for the tournament.
- Jordan Smith finished one stroke behind with a bogey-free 64. Japan's Hideki Matsuyama, Ryo Hisatsune, and Collin Morikawa each posted 67s to remain in contention during the opening round of the PGA Tour event.
- The FedEx Cup Fall field includes 13 of the 24 players who competed in the Presidents Cup two weeks ago. Competitors like Billy Horschel and Tony Finau, who each opened with 71, aim to secure full cards for 2027.
- Players including Max Homa are chasing a top 60 finish in the FedEx Cup standings to earn eligibility for signature events at Pebble Beach and Riviera. Such qualification remains a primary objective for the field seeking to advance their PGA Tour standing.
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Jacob Bridgeman goes from Presidents Cup to a 63 to lead the PGA Tour stop in Japan
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Fresh off making the clinching putt in another U.S. victory at the Presidents Cup, 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.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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The golfers of the PGA Tour kick off a new weekend race by completing the first round of the Baycurrent Classic ($8 million prizes). The event, organized in cohabitation with the Japan Golf Tour and known until 2024 under the name of ZOZO Championship, has always attracted a field of [...]
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