Did Theegala's Performance Slip at the Baycurrent Classic?

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Key Takeaways
- Sahith Theegala faced a disappointing finish after a promising start at the Baycurrent Classic.
- Xander Schauffele secured another victory in Japan, showcasing his strong familial ties to the country.
- Schauffele's total score of 19-under 265 demonstrates his skill and consistency.
- Max Greyserman continues to pursue his first PGA Tour title.
- Schauffele recently celebrated the birth of his first child, adding a personal touch to his career achievements.
Yokohama, Oct 12 (NationPress) Sahith Theegala, who briefly shared the lead at the start of the third round, experienced a setback as he recorded a final round of 1-over 72, ultimately finishing Tied-27th at the Baycurrent Classic. A former PGA Tour winner, Theegala had strong initial performances with rounds of 68-67 but stumbled in the final rounds, scoring 70-72 and concluding with a total of 7-under 277 at the Yokohama Country Club.
Xander Schauffele, the Olympic champion from Japan, excelled with a remarkable 7-under 64 to secure victory once again in Japan, a place closely linked to his family heritage.
Schauffele achieved a total score of 19-under 265 over four rounds, finishing just one stroke ahead of American Max Greyserman, the runner-up for the second consecutive year, who is still on the quest for his first PGA Tour title.
With maternal grandparents residing in Japan, Schauffele's connections run deep—his mother has roots in Chinese Taipei and was raised in Japan, while his mother-in-law is Japanese, and his wife is half Japanese, having grown up in Okinawa.
Recently, Schauffele and his wife Maya welcomed their first child, a son, just over a month ago.
Greyserman finished with a 65 and held or shared the lead through the initial three rounds, while American Michael Thorbjornsen closed with a 64, finishing three strokes behind the champion.
Schauffele boasts two major championships, including the Open Championship in 2024, which was his most recent victory, along with a gold medal from the Tokyo Olympics, delayed until 2021 due to the pandemic.