Matt McCarty's Near-Record Round Ends in Frustration at Baycurrent Classic

October 12, 2025
Matt McCarty's Near-Record Round Ends in Frustration at Baycurrent Classic
  • Matt McCarty delivered a career-best round of 60 at the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama, Japan, starting the day 13 shots behind the leader and impressively birdying every hole on the front nine.

  • Despite his exceptional performance, McCarty was thwarted from tying the PGA Tour record of 58 due to a costly mistake on the final hole, where he believed his shot hit a tree and kicked into a forest area, resulting in a penalty and a bogey.

  • McCarty expressed frustration about the final hole, describing it as a 'tough way to finish a really good day' and noting that he was 'a little tight' and tried to guide his shot too much.

  • Although McCarty's overall round was highly praised, he felt a sense of disappointment and described the experience as strange, given how well he played but still missed a significant opportunity.

  • He highlighted the emotional contrast between his excellent score and the missed chance, emphasizing the frustration of playing so well yet ending with a sense of unfulfilled potential.

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