Adam Scott moved into contention at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan on Saturday, sitting one stroke off the lead after three rounds at Yokohama Country Club. The 46-year-old Australian is chasing his first PGA Tour win in six years, and a strong finish Sunday would end one of the longest victory droughts of his career.
Scott fired a 6-under 65 in the third round that included two eagles, pushing him into a tie for fourth place with Justin Thomas. Both players head into the final round within range of the lead at a tournament that drew a stacked field to close out the PGA Tour‘s fall swing.
Scott’s Third-Round Surge
The two eagles were the headline numbers in Scott’s 65, a round that vaulted him up the leaderboard and put him in position for his first win since his last PGA Tour title six years ago. Scott described his position heading into Sunday in simple terms.
“You got to be pleased with that and something like that tomorrow might be enough,” Scott said. “It’s not a bad spot to be a few back. Hopefully we’ll be in for a great day.”
What It Means
A one-shot deficit with a round to play puts Scott in realistic position to end a drought that has stretched across six years without a PGA Tour victory. His pairing in the final groups alongside Thomas, who is also tied for fourth, adds another contender with recent tour pedigree to the mix at the top of the leaderboard.
The Baycurrent Classic carries extra weight among fall events. It is the only fall tournament on the PGA Tour schedule without a 36-hole cut, meaning every player in the 72-man field, including Scott, plays all four rounds regardless of score.
Field Context
The depth of competition at Yokohama Country Club is notable. Thirteen of the 24 players who competed in the Presidents Cup are in the field this week, according to FOX Sports. Xander Schauffele enters as the defending champion, having won the event last year.
That level of competition raises the stakes for Scott, who would need to outlast a group that includes several of the tour’s top players from recent international team events to close the gap built by Saturday’s round, as detailed by The Associated Press.
What’s Next
The final round of the Baycurrent Classic is set for Sunday at Yokohama Country Club, with Scott teeing off one stroke behind the leader alongside Thomas in the chase group. The outcome will determine whether Scott ends his six-year wait for another PGA Tour title.
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