Established in 2019 when Tiger Woods edged local favorite Hideki Matsuyama by three shots, the tournament originally named the Zozo Championship has staged its competition in Japan every year with the exception of 2020, when global health concerns shifted action to California. Rebranded as the Baycurrent Classic, the ongoing iteration began at Yokohama Country Club with American representative Jacob Bridgeman taking charge. The 26-year-old recorded a clean score of eight-under 63, remaining free of blemishes while rolling off four consecutive gains during his round. His stellar opening display places him in contention for a second triumph in as many appearances, following his recent success in North Carolina.
Bridgeman’s current form stems from his victory at the Bilt
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