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After Season-Low 63, Xander Schauffele Surges to Tie for Lead in Japan

After Season-Low 63, Xander Schauffele Surges to Tie for Lead in Japan

Summary

Xander Schauffele achieved a season-low score of 63 at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan, tying him for the lead. Schauffele's strong performance included a round with no mistakes and eight birdies, helping him climb the leaderboard. This extends his record of consecutive tournament cuts to 72, one of the longest in PGA Tour history.

Key Facts

  • Xander Schauffele scored 63 in Japan, his best since August 2024.
  • He is competing in the Baycurrent Classic, an event he has participated in since 2020.
  • Schauffele climbed 23 places on the leaderboard after improving from the first round.
  • His second-round score included eight birdies and no bogeys.
  • Schauffele shares the lead after 36 holes at the tournament.
  • He has not missed a cut in 72 consecutive PGA Tour events, one of the longest streaks.
  • His streak ties him for the fifth-longest cuts streak in PGA history with Dow Finsterwald.
  • Tiger Woods holds the longest cuts streak at 142.

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