Justin Thomas Trailed Leaders at Baycurrent Classic
Justin Thomas moved to 13 under par at the Baycurrent Classic after a third-round 67 in Yokohama.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Golf
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Justin Thomas sits one stroke behind the leaders at the Baycurrent Classic after carding a 67 on Saturday. He follows a second-round 6-under 65 with a strong performance at Yokohama Country Club.
Why it matters
Thomas is looking to secure his first PGA Tour win since the 2025 RBC Heritage. A victory would be his 17th career PGA Tour win as he seeks to regain his form after missing the 2026 Tour Championship.
Thomas carded a 67 in the third round and holds a total score of 13 under par. His round was highlighted by precision approach shots from 57 yards on hole 8 and 43 feet on hole 13.
The players
Justin Thomas
He is a professional golfer who has earned 16 career PGA Tour victories since joining the tour in 2015.
Jacob Bridgeman
He is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour who has secured two tournament victories during the 2026 season.
The details
Thomas capitalized on his approach game throughout the third round to remain in contention. He will head into Sunday's final round attempting to add to a career tally that includes 16 PGA Tour victories and four wins in Asia.
Timeline
Justin Thomas earned his PGA Tour membership in 2015.
Thomas finished T4 at the PGA Championship in May 2026.
The article was published on October 10, 2026.
The final round of the Baycurrent Classic takes place on Sunday.
Season Trajectory
A win at the Baycurrent Classic would mark a significant turnaround for Thomas following his failure to qualify for the 2026 Tour Championship. This victory would bolster his standing after finishing tied for fourth at the PGA Championship earlier this year.
Thomas sits exactly one stroke behind the leaders heading into the final round. His current tournament total of 13 under par keeps him in prime position to contend for the title on Sunday.
The takeaway
Thomas continues to demonstrate high-level consistency with his iron play by sticking approach shots on the back nine. Implementing similar precision on Sunday will be critical for him to overcome the one-stroke deficit.
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