Round 2 of the 2026 Baycurrent Classic begins Thursday night in Japan. For viewers in the United States, Golf Channel’s television coverage runs from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. ET. A live simulcast will also be available on Golfchannel.com and the Golf Channel App.
Jacob Bridgeman enters the second round as the leader after shooting a 63 in the opening round. He holds a one-shot lead with 54 holes remaining.
Bridgeman recently qualified for the Tour Championship and finished T4, securing his PGA Tour status for years to come. He has continued his strong play in the FedEx Cup Fall series, winning the first event, the Biltmore Championship Asheville, for his second career PGA Tour victory.
Bridgeman faces a strong field at the Baycurrent Classic, including Wyndham Clark, Collin Morikawa and defending champion Xander Schauffele. A victory would be Bridgeman’s third of the year.
How to watch Round 2
TV: Golf Channel, Thursday from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. ET.
Streaming: Golfchannel.com and the Golf Channel App, with a live simulcast of Golf Channel’s Round 2 coverage beginning at 11 p.m. ET Thursday.
This article is based on Kevin Cunningham’s report for GOLF.com, published October 8, 2026.
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