The PGA Tour is heading to Japan for the next leg of the FedEx Cup Fall events. Some of the best players on the PGA Tour will all fly across the world to play in the Baycurrent Classic. And the field is packed with some great names like Max Homa, Adam Scott, Tom Kim, & many others. One of them would also be the returning Sahith Theegala, who has only had a brief stint in the Procore Championship since returning from his injury. All of the pros will have their eyes on one thing: the $8 million purse.

While the prize money is attractive, will the players have to worry about anything else besides the threat from their peers? Let’s take a look at the format for the 2025 Baycurrent Classic to check the rules for the weekend qualification.

Does the 2025 Baycurrent Classic have cuts?

The 2025 Baycurrent Classic is one of the most celebrated events on the PGA Tour calendar. Being an international tournament, it not only shines the light on American talent, but also provides exemptions to the Japan Golf Tour Organization pros. That means the tournament will also feature many local Japanese talents. Despite the range of players, the field is actually quite limited. That’s because the Baycurrent Classic is a special event that will feature only the Top 60 of the FedEx Cup players in the current season after the TOUR Championship.

In total, the entire field will have a total of 78 players. And as it is usually in such limited field events, there will not be a cut after the first couple of rounds. That means all 78 players, should they not withdraw midway through, play all 72 holes of the tournament. This is a great opportunity for the top players looking to get back to winning ways, like Max Homa & Adam Scott. With no cutline to worry about, they focus on pushing themselves higher on the table than just qualifying past the weekend.

Having said that, who has the best shot at winning the tournament? Let’s take a look at a few great contenders for the event.

Who can win the PGA Tour event in Japan?

Over the years, the Baycurrent Classic has seen many big names win the title. The most prominent champion to ever hold it was probably the big cat himself, Tiger Woods. In fact, he won the first-ever title when the tournament was first introduced way back in 2019. It was also Woods’s last PGA Tour victory. After that, fans have witnessed Patrick Cantlay, Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, and even the local hero, Hideki Matsuyama, win it. Last year, Nico Echavarría captured the championship, beating Justin Thomas by 1 stroke.

This year, Echavarria will be a favorite again to retain the title. Former champion, Matsuyama, will also get a lot of support from the locals to become the first-ever two-time champion. However, considering how he has gradually improved over the last few weeks, Max Homa will also be a strong contender at the Yokohama Country Club. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top in the end.