Xander Schauffele is positioned four strokes behind the leader after two rounds at the PGA Tour’s Baycurrent Classic. This tournament marks his pursuit of a first victory since July 2024.
Xander Schauffele’s Performance at the Baycurrent Classic
On Friday, Schauffele delivered an impressive performance, scoring an eight-under 63 at Yokohama Country Club. His round was flawless, featuring five birdies on the front nine and three more on the back nine.
Leaderboard Standings
Max Greyserman leads the tournament at 12-under overall, matching Schauffele’s score on Friday. Schauffele is currently tied for second place, alongside Alex Smalley and Alex Noren, all at eight-under. Below them, Sahith Theegala and Si Woo Kim are among four players sitting one shot back.
- Leader: Max Greyserman (-12)
- Second Place: Xander Schauffele, Alex Smalley, Alex Noren (-8)
- Third Place: Sahith Theegala, Si Woo Kim (-7)
Season Highlights and Recent Performance
This season, Schauffele has registered three top-10 finishes across 15 events on the PGA Tour. Notably, two of these finishes occurred in major tournaments: tied for eighth at The Masters and tied for seventh at The Open. Additionally, he secured a share of eighth at the Genesis Scottish Open.
Reflecting on his second round in Japan, Schauffele stated, “Yesterday, it felt like you were just trying to survive the round. Today, there was almost no wind, which was advantageous.”
Upcoming Rounds and Future Outlook
Prior to the Baycurrent Classic, Schauffele’s last PGA Tour appearance was at the BMW Championship in August, where he finished just inside the top 30. The 31-year-old also represented the USA in a closely contested Ryder Cup against Europe at Bethpage Black in New York.
Fans can catch the live action of the third round at the PGA Tour’s Baycurrent Classic beginning at 4 AM on Saturday, broadcasted on Sky Sports Golf.
