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Schauffele closes in on leaders after 'weird' round in Japan

Defending champion Xander Schauffele tightened his grip on the Baycurrent Classic in Japan after a volatile third round, finishing at 9-under par with a 65. The American’s day included two eagles and a double bogey, reflecting a mix of brilliance and frustration as he navigated the course in Yokohama.

Despite the inconsistency, Schauffele remains just four shots back of the leaders heading into Sunday’s final round, where he’ll aim to reclaim his title from last year’s victory. Meanwhile, Michael Brennan, Zach Bauchou, and Jacob Bridgeman top the leaderboard at 13-under, with Bridgeman chasing his third tour win of 2024.

Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 champion, sits eight shots back after a 69 that erased early momentum, while Jordan Spieth and Collin Morikawa also remain in contention with strong rounds of their own.

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