YOKOHAMA, Japan — Max Greyserman is poised for redemption at the Baycurrent Classic, Japan’s sole PGA Tour event, after narrowly missing victory last year. On Friday, Greyserman delivered a stellar performance, carding an 8-under 63 to secure a four-shot lead with a two-round total of 12-under 130. Trailing him are Alex Smalley, Xander Schauffele, and Alex Noren, all tied at 8-under. The tournament, which debuted in 2019 with Tiger Woods as its inaugural champion, relocated this year from east of Tokyo to Yokohama. Greyserman, reflecting on his near-win last year, expressed confidence in his current form, stating, ‘I’ve been doing things well this week from the start, and I just need to keep doing what I’m doing.’ He also speculated that some fans might remember his close call in 2023, when he lost on the 72nd hole to Nico Echavarria. Schauffele, who struggled with gusting winds on Thursday, rebounded with a solid round, attributing his success to calmer conditions and well-rewarded shots. Meanwhile, Japan’s Kazuki Higa electrified the crowd with an 8-under 28 on his first nine holes, though he couldn’t maintain the momentum, finishing with a 64. Defending champion Echavarria remains in contention, five strokes behind Greyserman, alongside three others. Collin Morikawa, part of the losing U.S. Ryder Cup team, sits nine strokes back after a 3-under 68.