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Thursday, November 13, 2025
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Play Suspended Day One of PGA Championship
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The opening round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship was suspended due to darkness late on Thursday, leaving all three Bermudian players still out on the course and set for an early start to complete their first rounds.
Adam Hadwin is the current leader after a round of 6-under par 65. Hadwin posted seven Birdies for the day against a lone Bogey.
The trio experienced mixed fortunes on their home course, highlighted by a dramatic rollercoaster ride up and down the leaderboard for Kenneth Leseur.
Kenneth Leseur currently leads the Bermudian trio, sitting T58th at 1-over par through 15 holes.
Leseur rocketed up the leaderboard early, reaching T4th at an impressive 3-under par after his opening nine holes.
However, the back nine brought challenges; Leseur’s scorecard currently shows 4 Birdies and five Bogeys through 15 holes, leaving him with holes 16, 17, and 18 still to play when action resumes on Friday morning.
Will Haddrell is currently tied T68th at 2-over par through 15 holes. His scorecard shows one birdie and three bogeys as he battles to stay close to the cut line.
Oliver Betschart, the youngest member of the trio, faces a demanding recovery, sitting T114th at 6-over par through 15 holes. His round featured two birdies and eight bogeys.
All three players will tee off for the Second Round on Friday immediately after completing their remaining holes from the First Round.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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Bermuda Trio Ready to Take on PGA Tour at Port Royal
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The Butterfield Bermuda Championship tees off this morning, marking the start of the penultimate event of the FedExCup Fall schedule at the demanding Port Royal Golf Club.
With the field set, all eyes are on the three Bermudian golfers who successfully navigated the Local Qualifier to earn their coveted spot in the PGA Tour event. They will represent the island as they compete against the world's best on their home course.
Here are the confirmed tee times and starting holes for the Bermudian contingent on Day One:
Oliver Betschart: The young golfer will begin his second PGA Tour appearance at 12:58 PM (local time), starting on Hole Number 10.
Kenneth Leseur: Leseur, competing in the event for the second time, is scheduled to tee off at 1:09 PM (local time), starting on Hole Number 1.
Will Haddrell: The amateur and top qualifier from the local competition will also tee off at 1:09 PM (local time), starting on Hole Number 10.
The Bermudian trio will benefit from the intimate knowledge of the coastal Port Royal layout and the passionate local support as they begin their quest against the international field. The stakes are high for many in the field, as the tournament plays a crucial role in securing a PGA Tour card for the 2026 season.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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The Field is Set as Home Heroes Ready for PGA Tour Test
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The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is set to tee off, November 13th, marking the penultimate event of the FedExCup Fall schedule at the renowned Port Royal Golf Club.
While the majority of golf’s biggest stars are resting or competing overseas, the field is highlighted by compelling storylines, including the surprising presence of the highest-ranked player and the excitement surrounding Bermuda’s homegrown talent.
The highest-ranked player in the field is Michael Brennan, the 23-year-old Wake Forest product, who currently sits at No. 42 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Brennan’s journey to Bermuda is one for the ages:
Weeks ago, he failed to qualify locally for this very tournament. However, he immediately secured a sponsor invite to the Bank of Utah Championship and proceeded to win the event in only his third career Tour start. That victory grants him a two-year PGA Tour exemption, meaning he arrives at Port Royal with his future secured. Brennan is scheduled to make his third consecutive start on Tour this week.
The only other player from the OWGR top 50 in the field is Sam Stevens, ranked No. 48, who is seeking his maiden victory on Tour.
For the Bermuda community, the focus is squarely on the three local players who successfully navigated the rigorous Local Qualifier to earn their spot in the field:
Will Haddrell: The amateur survived the punishing 36-hole qualifier to finish as the top Bermudian golfer.
Kenneth Leseur: Leseur secured his spot to compete in the island's flagship PGA Tour event for the second time in his career.
Oliver Betschart: The young golfer completes the trio, representing the island and a new generation of local talent.
These three home players face a demanding test against a field of PGA Tour professionals but will benefit from the passionate local support and their intimate knowledge of the coastal Port Royal layout.
The battle for the crucial top 100 on the FedExCup standings—the cutoff for a 2026 PGA Tour card—adds high stakes to every round this week.
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Monday, November 10, 2025
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Brennan Headlines Field as FedExCup Fall Race Intensifies
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The FedExCup Fall schedule heads to the beautiful island of Bermuda this week, as the Butterfield Bermuda Championship returns to the scenic Port Royal Golf Club from November 13th to 16th.
This stage of the FedExCup Fall is primarily focused on the crucial race for the top 100 on the standings, with players fighting fiercely to secure their PGA Tour card for the 2026 season. Due to the high-stakes nature of the concluding weeks, many of the tour's highest-ranked players are enjoying a break or competing in larger-purse events overseas.
Despite the absence of the world's top talent, the field features a captivating storyline involving its highest-ranked player: Michael Brennan. The 23-year-old product out of Wake Forest, ranked No. 42 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), headlines the field. He is one of only two players from the OWGR top 50 scheduled to play.
Brennan arrives at Port Royal with an incredible tale of turnaround:
Just weeks ago, Brennan competed in the Bermuda local qualifying event held in Orlando on October 13th, shooting a 67—a score that was three shots too many to even make a playoff for the final spot in this tournament.
Following that disappointment, Brennan immediately flew to Utah to compete in the Bank of Utah Championship as a sponsor invite. In only his third career Tour start, he shockingly won the event and changed his life.
The victory grants Brennan a two-year exemption, allowing him to skip the Korn Ferry Tour and move straight to the big leagues. He is now scheduled to make his third consecutive start on Tour in Bermuda, having already secured his card.
The only other player entered in the field from the OWGR top 50 is Sam Stevens, ranked No. 48, who is still seeking his maiden victory on Tour.
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Saturday, November 08, 2025
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Egan, Burgess, & Brangman Claim Monthly Medal Honours
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 Darina Betschart IslandStats.com
Four golfers shot an impressive one-over-par 71, highlighting the fierce contest for the Men's First Flight title. Paul Egan ultimately led the field to victory, securing the top spot with a scorecard featuring 4 Birdies, 10 Pars, 3 Bogies, and 1 Double Bogey.
Junior talent Arman Newton captured second place on retrogression, shooting a 6-over-par 76 ahead of Johnny Bart, Daniel Holland, and Jonathan James.
In the Ladies Division, Tracy Burgess claimed the top spot after a solid 5-over-par 75. Her round included 3 Birdies, 8 Pars, 6 Bogey’s, and 1 Double Bogey. Elizabeth Carpio finished second after a round of 10-over-par 80, pushing Carine Brule and Tracy Nash (both shooting 82s) further down the leaderboard.
The Men's Senior Division was equally tight, with Roger Brangman taking division honours on retrogression. Brangman, along with Mark Ray and Kyle Lightbourne, all turned in rounds of 1-over-par 71. Brangman’s strong play included 6 Birdies, 8 Pars, 1 Bogey, and 3 Double Bogey’s to secure the win.
In the Net Division results: Tracy Nash finished on top for the Ladies, with Ann Mitchell taking second. Robbie Bailey took Net honours in the Men's First Flight, with Jeremie Hayward securing second place on retrogression. Ed Frey finished on top by retrogression over John Whiley in the Men's Senior Division.
The Closest to Pin Winners were: Liz Carpio (Ladies, 4th hole), Daniel Holland (Men's First Flight, 7th hole), Kyle Lightbourne (Senior Men's, 17th hole), and Darina Betschart (Open, 11th hole).
Click Here to see the Full 2025 Bermuda Golf Association’s November Monthly Medal Results
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