Venue & Event Details
Course: Yokohama Country Club (West Course routing with two East holes)
Par/Yardage: Par 71, 7,315 yards
Dates: October 9–12, 2025
Format: 78-player field, no cut, co-sanctioned with Japan Golf Tour (JGTO)
Purse: $8 million; Winner’s share $1.44 million
Weather Forecast (Yokohama, Japan)
Thursday: Windy, gusts up to 20–30 mph due to passing storm
Friday–Sunday: Mid-70s°F, partly cloudy, winds easing to 10–12 mph
Impact: Early rounds may see higher scores; weekend conditions favor aggressive play.
Injury/Field Notes
Tony Finau withdrew, replaced by Sam Ryder.
Hideki Matsuyama (2021 champion) returns on home soil, though inconsistent in recent starts.
Xander Schauffele (favorite) making first start since BMW Championship.
Player Matchups
Xander Schauffele (+1000): World No. 6, strong iron play, Japanese heritage adds motivation.
Collin Morikawa (+1600): 2023 champion, elite ball-striker, thrives on precision layouts.
Hideki Matsuyama (+1800): Japan’s star, past champion, looking to rebound at home.
Alex Noren (+1600): Red-hot form with back-to-back DP World Tour wins.
Defending Champ Nico Echavarría (+6000): Longshot, but won at Narashino in 2024.
Recent Form
Schauffele: Ryder Cup standout, consistent top-10s.
Morikawa: T-4 at BMW, trending upward.
Matsuyama: T-13 at BMW PGA, mixed results.
Noren: Two recent European Tour wins, elite putting on bentgrass.
Series History
Formerly the ZOZO Championship (since 2019).
Past winners: Tiger Woods (2019), Matsuyama (2021), Morikawa (2023), Echavarría (2024).
First time hosted at Yokohama CC after move from Narashino.
Betting Trends
Favorites have fared well: 3 of 6 past winners were top-5 pre-tournament odds.
Japanese players often contend: Matsuyama (win in 2021, runner-up 2019).
Course debut: With no prior PGA TOUR data at Yokohama, ball-strikers and par-4 specialists are favored.
Bottom Line
The Baycurrent Classic 2025 is a new chapter in Japan with a fresh venue at Yokohama CC. Expect Schauffele and Morikawa to headline, but surging form from Noren and local support for Matsuyama could shape the leaderboard. With tricky winds early and smoother scoring conditions late, balanced ball-strikers with strong par-4 play should rise to the top.
