Jacob Bridgeman goes from Presidents Cup to a 63 to lead the PGA Tour stop in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Following his victory in the Presidents Cup clincher, Jacob Bridgeman shot an 8-under 63 to lead the Baycurrent Classic, edging out Jordan Smith by one stroke. Bridgeman birdied four of his final five holes to secure the triumph. The PGA Tour's single Asian stop features a strong field, including 13 players from the recent Presidents Cup.

Bridgeman, who made his debut at Medinah during the Presidents Cup, demonstrated strong performance on the Yokohama Country Club course with a flawless round. Smith, who had a bogey-free round himself, expressed his satisfaction with his performance and eagerness to progress in the PGA Tour postseason.