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Xander Schauffele Ends Drought With Baycurrent Classic Win in Japan

The result ended his year-long drought, a comeback realized in the country of his maternal grandparents.

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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 12: Xander Schauffele of the United States takes a selfie with volunteers after winning the tournament on the 18th green during the final round of the Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS at Yokohama Country Club on October 12, 2025 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images)
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 12: Xander Schauffele of the United States fist bumps with her caddie after the birdie on the 17th green during the final round of the Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS at Yokohama Country Club on October 12, 2025 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images)
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 10: Xander Schauffele of the United States acknowledges the gallery after holing out with the birdie on the 18th green during the second round of the Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS at Yokohama Country Club on October 10, 2025 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Schauffele closed with a 7-under 64 to finish at 19-under 265, edging Max Greyserman by one for the title.
  • Greyserman recorded his second consecutive runner-up at this event as he continues to seek a first PGA Tour win.
  • Michael Thorbjornsen finished third at 16 under after joining the leaders early, while Schauffele’s key birdies at 13, 14 and 17 proved decisive.
  • The victory marks Schauffele’s 10th PGA Tour title and came in his 200th career start following a season disrupted by a rib injury.
  • The tournament carried an $8 million purse, with Schauffele earning $1.314 million; the lone PGA Tour stop in Asia, formerly the Zozo Championship, also featured low scoring including Matt McCarty’s 60.