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  "id": 13666298,
  "title": "Brennan holds off Schauffele for PGA Tour win in Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/brennan-holds-off-schauffele-for-pga-tour-win-in-japan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T06:55:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brennan-holds-off-schauffele-pga-065543069.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Brennan clinched a victory at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan, held at Yokohama Country Club, on Sunday. The 24-year-old American secured his second win of 2026, extending his lead from a previous triumph earlier in the year at the Wyndham Championship. Brennan edged out two-time major champion Xander Schauffele by one stroke, finishing the tournament with a final-round score of 68, resulting in a total of 16-under. Bridgeman and Keith Mitchell, both Americans, finished tied for second place, one stroke behind Brennan. Schauffele's final-day score of four-under left him trailing by three shots after a double bogey on the last hole. Bridgeman, seeking his second consecutive title, missed a birdie putt on the 17th hole, which ultimately sealed Brennan's win. He credited his final-round performances for his success, noting he birdied four times and bogeyed only once. Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 Masters champion, finished the tournament at nine-under, while Jordan Spieth, the three-time major winner, ended on 11-under. Spieth was seeking his first PGA Tour win since April 2022. Collin Morikawa, the 2024 champion in Japan, finished at six-under.",
  "summary": "Michael Brennan held off two-time major champion Xander Schauffele to win the US PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan on Sunday for his second title of the year.Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa, the 2024 champion in Japan, finished on 6-under. amk/pst",
  "key_points": [
    "Michael Brennan wins Baycurrent Classic in Japan",
    "Edges Xander Schauffele by one stroke, 16-under total",
    "Schauffele finishes three shots back after double bogey"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Michael Brennan claims Baycurrent Classic victory in Japan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/michael-brennan-claims-baycurrent-classic-victory-in-japan",
        "published": "2026-10-11T06:46:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Michael Brennan wins the Baycurrent Classic in Japan for his 2nd PGA Tour victory of season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/michael-brennan-wins-the-baycurrent-classic-in-japan-for-his-2nd-pga",
        "published": "2026-10-11T07:07:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Brennan holds off Schauffele for PGA Tour win in Japan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/brennan-holds-off-schauffele-for-pga-tour-win-in-japan-13672109",
        "published": "2026-10-11T07:25:45.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}