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Baycurrent Classic DFS picks 2026: Why we're fading Jordan Spieth in Japan

The PGA Tour’s return to Japan for the 2026 Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club promises a high-stakes showdown, featuring a stacked field of 72 players in a no-cut format. The event, the third stop on the FedEx Cup Fall schedule, marks the third edition of Japan’s only official PGA Tour tournament, with past winners including Tiger Woods, Hideki Matsuyama, and last year’s champion Xander Schauffele, who edged out Max Greyserman by a single stroke.

The composite course, blending 16 holes from the West Course—renovated by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw—and two holes from the East Course, will test precision over power, playing to a par 71 over 7,322 yards. Among the standout contenders are defending champ Schauffele, Wyndham Clark, and a mix of former major winners like Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, and Keegan Bradley, alongside rising talent such as Jacob Bridgeman, who claimed his second victory of 2026 at the Biltmore Championship Asheville.

The tournament’s international flair is further highlighted by recent strong performances from players like Ryan Gerard, who has shown improved ball-striking and putting, finishing in the top 30 in three straight European events and delivering five top-10s in his last 11 PGA Tour starts. With a layout known for its rolling terrain and dense pine trees, the Baycurrent Classic could favor players who excel in strategic approach shots over sheer distance, setting the stage for an intriguing week of competition.

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