Brennan holds on for one-shot victory at Baycurrent Classic in Japan

Baycurrent Classic: Michael Brennan holds on to win title in Japan ahead of Jacob Bridgeman and Keith Mitchell American Michael Brennan holds off challenges of compatriots Jacob Bridgeman and Keith Mitchell to clinch PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan with victory; Win is Brennan's second title of season and third in his career; England's Jordan Smith finished three shots off the top Sunday 11 October 2026 08:37, UK Michael Brennan won the Baycurrent Classic for his second victory of the season and third on the PGA Tour, parring the final six holes for a three-under 68 and a one-stroke margin over Jacob Bridgeman and Keith Mitchell. Tied for the third-round lead with Bridgeman and Zach Bauchou in the FedEx Cup Fall event, Brennan rebounded from a bogey on the 10th with birdies on holes 11 and 12 before the winning par run at hilly Yokohama Country Club. His best par save came on the par-3 16th when he hit a long shot from a greenside bunker to a foot. He finished at 16-under 268. Bridgeman missed a chance to pull even on the par-4 17th when his five-foot birdie putt slid by to the right. On the par-4 18th, he had a 55-foot birdie putt over a large ridge that he left four feet wide. He shot a 69. Mitchell was two strokes ahead after playing a five-hole stretch in five under with three birdies and an eagle. He then played the final 10 in two over for a 68. - Leaderboard: Baycurrent Classic, PGA Tour (external) - Get the latest Sky Sports deals or stream with no contract - Jon Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable terms' Defending champion Xander Schauffele went to the 18th a stroke back, then drove left into trees and closed with a double bogey. He settled for a 67 to tie for fourth at 13 under. Brian Harman (67) also was 13 under with Stephan Jaeger (70), Ryan Gerard (68) and England's Jordan Smith (70). Jordan Spieth, making his first start of the FedEx Cup Fall, tied for 13th at 11 under after a 67. Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 winner, tied for 21st at nine under after a 67. Brennan has won the three titles in 33 starts. The 24-year-old former Wake Forest player took the Wyndham Championship in August and finished the season 46th in the FedExCup standings. He won the Bank of Utah Championship last year. Sky Sports shows live coverage of The Masters, The Open, the US PGA Championship, the DP World Tour, the PGA Tour and the LPGA Tour. Sky Sports is the home of world-class golf, covering the most prestigious events and top tours throughout the year.