Jacob Bridgeman shoots 63 to take one-shot lead after first round at Baycurrent Classic.

Jacob Bridgeman fired a bogey-free 8-under 63 in Thursday's opening round to lead the Baycurrent Classic by one shot at Yokohama Country Club in Japan. The U.S. Presidents Cup team member made eight birdies and ranked first in Strokes Gained: Putting through 18 holes.

Jordan Smith sits one shot back after a bogey-free 7-under 64, while five players share third place at 6-under par. Max Homa made five front-nine birdies before cooling off with a bogey on the 11th hole, finishing with a birdie on 16 for his 65. Mac Meissner shot even-par 35 on the front nine but caught fire on the back with four birdies and an eagle.

Ricky Castillo holed out on the 378-yard par-4 15th hole during his round of 65, while Pierceson Coody also reached 6-under to join the group tied for third. Five players sit at 5-under par, including Keith Mitchell, Kristoffer Ventura, Michael Thorbjornsen, Andrew Putnam and David Lipsky.

Defending champion Xander Schauffele struggled to a 1-under 70, leaving him seven shots behind Bridgeman. Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler, both making their fall debuts, posted rounds of 72 and 73 respectively in the 72-man field with no cut.