Xander Schauffele delivered a clutch performance at Yokohama Country Club on Sunday, firing a final-round 7-under 64 to edge Max Greyserman by a single stroke and claim victory at the 2025 Baycurrent Classic. The win, which came at 19-under par over four rounds, marked Schauffele's first PGA Tour triumph in 14 months and carried profound personal significance.

The American star entered the final round tied with Greyserman at 12-under par, setting up a dramatic Sunday duel. Schauffele seized control with crucial birdies at the 14th and 17th holes, building just enough cushion to withstand a late charge from his playing partner. On the 18th hole, Greyserman nearly forced a playoff with a brilliant approach shot, but Schauffele showed the composure of a champion, calmly making par to secure the victory.

The tournament held special meaning for Schauffele due to his deep Japanese heritage. His mother grew up in Japan, his maternal grandparents still live in the country, and his wife is half Japanese, having grown up in Okinawa. In a touching moment that encapsulated the emotional significance of the week, Schauffele's 81-year-old grandmother walked the course with him during the final round, witnessing her grandson's triumph firsthand.

The victory snapped a lengthy winless streak for the 31-year-old, whose last PGA Tour win came at The Open Championship in 2024. That drought had become a talking point despite Schauffele's consistently strong play throughout the season. Sunday's performance answered any lingering questions about his ability to close, as he demonstrated the same mental fortitude that has defined his career.

Greyserman, seeking his first PGA Tour victory, delivered a valiant effort but came up just short at 18-under par. American Michael Thorbjornsen finished third at 16-under after posting a final-round 64 of his own. A group of five players tied for fourth at 14-under, including Japan's Takumi Kanaya, Philippines' Rico Hoey, South Korea's Byeong Hun An, South Africa's Garrick Higgo, and American Alex Smalley.

Schauffele collected 1.314 million dollars from the tournament's 8 million dollar purse, adding to his already impressive career earnings. More importantly, he secured his 10th career PGA Tour victory, cementing his status among the game's elite players. The win also provided valuable momentum as the tour heads into the crucial stretch of the fall season.

Speaking after the round, Schauffele described the victory as particularly special given the family connections and the support he received from the Japanese galleries throughout the week. The combination of breaking his winless drought and doing so in such a meaningful location made this triumph one of the most memorable of his career, even as he continues to chase more major championships and bigger goals in the seasons ahead.