Yokohama

Xavier Schauffele Wins Baycurrent Classic ​in Japan,a Country‌ Deeply⁣ Rooted in ⁢His Family history

Yokohama,Japan -⁤ Xavier⁤ Schauffele secured victory at the Baycurrent Classic on Sunday,carding a 7-under 64 to finish with a four-round total of 19-under 265 at the Yokohama Country Club. ​The win ‍holds particular significance for ⁢Schauffele,whose mother grew up in Japan and where he has extensive family ties. He‍ finished‌ one ⁤stroke​ ahead of American‍ Max Greyserman, who was also ‌the runner-up ⁤at the event last ‍year.

Schauffele’s maternal grandparents reside in Japan, and​ his mother’s roots extend‌ to Taiwan, having⁣ spent her childhood in Japan.His wife, Maya, is half Japanese and grew up ​in Okinawa, and his mother-in-law is also Japanese.

“I’ve been coming here since I was about 9 years​ old to visit my grandparents,” Schauffele said. “I sort of fell⁤ in love with this country a‌ long time ago.I can’t wait to ⁤bring my son here⁣ when he’s old enough to sort‍ of understand ⁣and appreciate the culture ⁤here in Japan.” He ​added, “Yeah,⁤ the ties run deep for the Schauffele family here in Japan.”

Schauffele and Maya welcomed their son just over a month​ ago. ⁤”It’s still ⁤kind of fresh,but​ it’s definitely‌ a cool thing being a dad and I’m so‌ excited to go home to him ⁤and Maya ⁢after this,”⁣ he stated.

The champion was ​supported ⁤during the‌ tournament ⁣by family members, including his‌ 81-year-old grandmother, who walked ‍the course with him.‌ A family celebration is planned.”I don’t get to see⁢ them very often and they’ve always been gracious with their time to come out ⁢wherever‌ the event was,” Schauffele said. “They’ve been awesome⁢ to me and this is pretty cool. ​I’ve really wanted to share a win with them, so can’t wait to get together with them.”

Max Greyserman‌ finished with a 65,​ while ‍American Michael Thorbjornsen ⁣carded a 64 to ​finish three ⁤strokes ⁣behind Schauffele.

This PGA Tour title adds ​to Schauffele’s impressive career, which includes two major championships – notably the 2024 british Open – and ‍a gold medal at​ the Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021).

Soft course conditions and calm‍ winds contributed to low scoring, with American ⁤Matt McCarty ​shooting an 11-under 60, finishing nine strokes back.japanese golfer Takumi Kanaya finished with a 9-under 62, five strokes behind the winner. McCarty narrowly missed ⁤a chance at a 58, finishing with a bogey on‌ the ​final hole. The ⁤PGA Tour ⁢record for lowest​ round remains at⁤ 58, ⁢set by Jim Furyk at the 2016 Travelers⁣ Championship.