Baycurrent Classic: Keith Mitchell and Jacob Bridgeman share 36-hole lead at 11 under
Yokohama Country Club sees low scoring as Homa, Bauchou, Kohles and Meissner stay two shots back at 9 under.
Why this leaderboard matters
The PGA Tour’s FedExCup Fall race moved to Japan this week, and the 36-hole picture at Yokohama Country Club is crowded. Keith Mitchell and Jacob Bridgeman share the tournament lead at 11 under par after two pristine rounds on the par-71 West Course. With 500 FedExCup points and a two-year winner exemption at stake, the weekend promises high drama.
Who is chasing at Yokohama
Both Mitchell (66-65) and Bridgeman (65-66) have carded 131 through two rounds, avoiding bogeys on the back nine on Friday. Close behind at 9 under is a four-way tie featuring Max Homa, Zach Bauchou, Ben Kohles, and Mac Meissner. Homa posted a second-round 67 with five birdies to stay well within touching distance.
Further down the card, two-time major champion Justin Thomas shares seventh at 8 under alongside Germany’s Stephan Jaeger and Australian Min Woo Lee. Local favorite Hideki Matsuyama sits four back at 7 under following a second-round 68, keeping the Japanese galleries roaring.
What happens on moving day
Because the Baycurrent Classic features a 72-player limited field with no 36-hole cut, all players remain in competition over the weekend. Mitchell and Bridgeman tee off in Saturday’s final pairing, looking to create separation before Sunday’s final push for the 8 million dollar purse.
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