Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. Signs Sponsorship Agreement for PGA TOUR's "Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS"

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. and PGA TOUR have signed a sponsorship agreement for the "Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS," the only official PGA TOUR event in Asia, with Mitsubishi Estate becoming a premium sponsor of the tournament.

PGA TOUR is the world's premier golf tour, attracting top players from around the globe and garnering international attention, while also actively engaging in social contribution activities through sports. This tournament, featuring world-class players competing fiercely, will deliver excitement to people worldwide, welcome many visitors from both Japan and abroad, and contribute to promoting the appeal of Japan and the host region, Yokohama, as an international sports event.

Mitsubishi Estate's basic mission is "to realize a truly valuable society through town development," and its brand slogan is "The power to care for people. The power to care for cities. We, the Mitsubishi Estate Group, continue to challenge ourselves." Mitsubishi Estate resonates with the philosophy of PGA TOUR and this tournament, and will support the success and further development of the tournament as a premium sponsor.

Leveraging this partnership, Mitsubishi Estate and PGA TOUR will create opportunities for exchange through golf and contribute to the development of vibrant communities and community building centered around sports.

Comment from Chris Lee, President of PGA TOUR Asia Pacific

We are extremely pleased to welcome Mitsubishi Estate as a premium sponsor for the PGA TOUR's "Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS."

Mitsubishi Estate has long contributed to the lives of people and the development of local communities through town development. We believe these efforts deeply resonate with the philosophy of golf and PGA TOUR, which is to foster connections between people and create new exchanges and value.

Through this partnership, we aim for the further development of this tournament and will work to create an event that is valuable for players, fans, partner companies, and the local community. We also expect this tournament to be a platform for Mitsubishi Estate to deepen relationships with diverse stakeholders both domestically and internationally, leading to new business opportunities and enhanced brand value.

As the tournament continues to grow, we are confident that this partnership will contribute to Mitsubishi Estate's business development and also to the creation of further vibrancy and promotion of the appeal of Yokohama, the host city.

Comment from Atsushi Nakajima, President and Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

We are deeply honored to participate as a premium sponsor in the "Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS," the only official PGA TOUR event in Asia.

Yokohama, the host city, is a place with which our company has deep ties. Through our sponsorship of this world-class sports event held in this attractive city, we will expand the excitement and human connections generated by sports, promote the appeal of Yokohama both domestically and internationally, and contribute to its further development as an international city.

Bringing people together, fostering exchange, and creating new value are also at the heart of town development. Through our sponsorship of this tournament, we will not only contribute to the development of the golf world but also foster a virtuous cycle of sports and town development, supporting an event that will remain in the hearts of many.

Tournament Overview

Tournament Name: Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS

Organizer: PGA TOUR

Dates: October 8 (Thu) - October 11 (Sun), 2026 [4-day competition]

Venue: Yokohama Country Club (Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama City)

Number of Participants: 72 (scheduled)

Official Website: https://baycurrentclassic.com/