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Sunday, November 16, 2025
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Wind-Swept Port Royal Finally Yields Maiden PGA Title
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Adam Schenk has broken his lengthy PGA Tour duck in dramatic fashion, capturing the Butterfield Bermuda PGA Championship at the challenging Port Royal Golf Course. Battling swirling winds and mounting pressure, the American delivered the performance of his career to secure an emotional first win in his eighth season on Tour.
Coming into the week ranked outside the world's top 200, Schenk’s victory was a monumental breakthrough. His season had been quiet, featuring only a handful of top-ten finishes, placing him in a precarious position on the FedEx Cup standings. However, the unique, often brutal, seaside test presented by the Port Royal course proved to be the stage for a career-defining week.
There was a lot at stake in Bermuda, as players were not only be battling for a share of the $6 million purse, but perhaps even more importantly, a high finish, would launch the contenders into the coveted top 100 on the FedEx Cup Fall points list, ensuring their status for the 2026 season.
Schenk would collect the $1.08 million winners cheque, while Chandler Phillips who finished second collected the second placed cheque worth $: $654,000, this was only his second top 10 finish this season as he was Official World Golf Ranked 216th coming into tournament
Schenk showed immense grit to navigate the famous Bermuda winds, often cited as the biggest obstacle to scoring low. He held his nerve throughout the final round, fending off a tight leaderboard that included several players fighting for their Tour cards. The triumph is not just a career milestone for the 33-year-old, but one of the most unlikely victories of the season, cementing his place on the PGA Tour for the foreseeable future and validating years of grinding effort.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025
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Schenk & Thornberry Lead Bermuda Championship
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The top of the leaderboard is tightly contested, with Adam Schenk and Braden Thornberry sharing the lead at 12-under par, 201. Schenk delivered a strong third round 67, managing to par the front nine before carding four crucial birdies on the back. Thornberry carded a 69, securing three birdies and three bogeys before sinking an eagle on the 17th hole to join Schenk at the top.
Immediately behind the leaders, there is a four-way tie for second place. Takumi Kanaya, Adam Hadwin, Chandler Phillips, and Max McGreevy are all just one stroke back at 11-under par, 202. Two strokes back of the lead, at 10-under par, 203, is Rikuya Hoshino.
Historical precedent suggests the lead is far from safe; the leader after Round Three has gone on to win the Butterfield Bermuda Championship just twice in the previous six tournaments, with those champions, Seamus Power (2022) and Rafael Campos (2024), both being co-leaders entering the final round. Former champion Seamus Power remains in contention at 9-under par, 204, after posting a third round 67, while 2023 Champion Camilo Villegas finished at 4-under par, 209. Defending Champion Rafael Campos missed the cut at 1-over par.
The Final Round Fueled by Rubis will begin early on Sunday, with gates opening to the public at 6:45 AM and the first tee time scheduled for 7:15 AM.
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Friday, November 14, 2025
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Bermuda Trio Miss Cut at Butterfield Championship
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The First Round of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship resumed at 7:26 a.m. Friday morning at Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton. It was suspended due to darkness at 5:27 p.m. last night with 15 players yet to complete the round.
The Second Round Presented by Skyridge Re began as scheduled at 7:00 a.m. and was suspended due to darkness at 5:27 p.m. with 6 players left on the course. The second round will conclude at 7:20 a.m. Saturday morning. The cut will then be officially made and the tee times for the third round will be set. The third round will tee off beginning at 8:20 a.m.
The wait for a Bermudian player to make the cut at the Butterfield Bermuda PGA Championship continues, as all three local players failed to advance to the weekend rounds after two tough days of play at the Port Royal Golf Course.
Despite strong efforts and moments of brilliance from the trio, the challenging PGA Tour event proved too difficult to overcome the cut line.
Kenneth Leseur finished as the top Bermudian player, concluding his tournament at 3-over par. Leseur, competing in the event for the second time, posted an impressive even-par 71 in his second round, showcasing consistency after his roller-coaster opening round. His final round included three Birdies, twelve Pars, and three Bogeys.
Will Haddrell finished the tournament at 5-over par. The amateur and local qualifier found the conditions tough in his second round, shooting 4-over par. His final scorecard included two Birdies, ten Pars, and six Bogeys.
The third and final Bermudian player, young Oliver Betschart, finished at 7-over par. Betschart showed flashes of his immense potential during his second round of 2-over par, highlighted by carding a spectacular Eagle on his scorecard. He also recorded two Birdies, ten Pars, four Bogeys, and one Double Bogey, capping a valuable learning experience against a field of PGA Tour professionals.
All three players will take immense experience from competing in the flagship PGA Tour event on their home turf.
Adam Hadwin holds a one stroke lead entering the weekend. Hadwin is at 11-under par, after rounds of 65-66=131 after two rounds. Hadwin posted six Birdies and an Eagle on #6 for the day against a Bogey and a Double Bogey.
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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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