Baycurrent Classic 2025 – PGA Tour Returns to Japan

Discover the new Baycurrent Classic 2025 PGA Tour stars tee off at Yokohama Country Club.

A New Era for Japan’s PGA Tour Event

The Baycurrent Classic 2025 marks a fresh chapter for professional golf in Japan. Formerly known as the ZOZO Championship, this tournament returns with a new name, new venue, and strong international draw. From October 9–12, 2025, the world’s top players will gather at Yokohama Country Club, just outside Tokyo.

From ZOZO to Baycurrent

Originally launched in 2019, the ZOZO Championship made history as the first PGA Tour-sanctioned event in Japan. Now, with Baycurrent Inc. as title sponsor, the event aims to build on that momentum:

• New location at the prestigious Yokohama Country Club, bringing world-class golf closer to Tokyo’s vibrant city center.
  
• Continued partnership with the Japan Golf Tour, strengthening opportunities for local pros to tee it up against the best.

Tournament Format and Field

Expect a strong 78-player field, featuring:

• Top PGA Tour players from the previous FedExCup standings.
  
• Leading money list players from the Japan Golf Tour.
  
• Sponsor exemptions adding fan-favorite names and local heroes.

Format: 72-hole stroke play — no cut for maximum fan excitement.

Prize Fund: Around $8.5 million, making it one of the richest events in the fall stretch.

Why the Baycurrent Classic Matters

This event is more than just golf:

• It highlights the PGA Tour’s continued push to grow the game in Asia.
  
• It provides Japanese players a unique chance to earn FedExCup points and showcase their talent on home soil.
  
• It connects local fans with international stars — past champions include Tiger Woods, Hideki Matsuyama, and Nico Echavarría.

Why Yokohama Country Club?

The new venue is a big part of the event’s fresh feel:

• Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, minutes from Tokyo.
  
• Known for its challenging yet fair layout with pristine parkland conditions.
  
• Designed to provide dramatic finishes and excellent spectator viewing.

Fans can expect a top-tier golf experience with easy access to Japan’s largest metro area.

Looking Ahead to October

The Baycurrent Classic will be a highlight of the FedExCup Fall Series, helping players secure crucial points and reshuffle their status for the next PGA Tour season. For local supporters, it’s a rare chance to see the world’s best up close — with Japanese hospitality and passionate crowds making it even more memorable.

Ready to watch history made? Stay tuned for ticket announcements and hospitality details from the official Baycurrent Classic and PGA Tour channels. The fairways at Yokohama Country Club await!