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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Blanchet Fires 62 to Seize Clubhouse Championship Lead
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American Chandler Blanchet produced a scintillating nine-under-par 62 to snatch the clubhouse lead on the opening day of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course.
On a day when testing coastal conditions, heavy rain squalls, and shifting Atlantic gusts challenged the field, Blanchet timed his charge to perfection, edging clear of a packed chasing pack locked on eight-under 63.
Blanchet’s fireworks included two eagles, six birdies, nine pars, and a solitary bogey, securing him a one-stroke cushion heading into Friday's second round.
Before Blanchet’s late surge, a congested group had threatened to share the overnight lead after posting matching rounds of 63.
Morning starters Ben Kohles, Ben Silverman, and Danny Walker set an early blistering pace.
Kohles produced a rollercoaster round, carding a remarkable 11 birdies alongside four pars and three bogeys to reach eight under. In stark contrast, Canada’s Silverman took a clinical, bogey-free route to the clubhouse with eight birdies and ten pars.
American Walker matched the total courtesy of an eagle on the par-five second, combined with six birdies and 11 pars.
As conditions worsened into the afternoon wave, Canadian Corey Conners was the sole player to navigate the wind and rain to match that benchmark, carding eight birdies and ten pars in a flawless 63 of his own.
Bermudian interest centred on local favourites Camiko Smith and Nick Jones, who both battled tough afternoon conditions on the Southampton layout.
Smith kept himself within striking distance of the projected weekend cut, signing for a resilient, even-par round of 71 to finish tied for 90th. His day featured three birdies and 13 pars, though a lone bogey and a costly double bogey kept him from breaking into red figures.
Compatriot Nick Jones opened his tournament one stroke back of Smith, carding a one-over-par 72. Jones tallied three birdies and 12 pars, but two bogeys and a double bogey left him facing an uphill task on Friday morning to reach the weekend rounds.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Defending Champion Schenk Relishing return to Port Royal
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Defending champion Adam Schenk says he feels "free" on the course again as he prepares to launch his title defence at the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
The American lifted the silverware at Port Royal Golf Course 11 months ago, mastering howling winds on the final day to clinch a memorable victory.
Returning to the media center on the eve of the tournament, Schenk admitted the time had flown by since his triumph on the Southampton layout.
"It really does feel like yesterday, and it's crazy how fast time goes," Schenk said. "That last 11 months was the fastest for me coming back here. It’s just good to get back, relive some of the memories, and remember some of the shots on the course. I'm excited for this week."
Schenk’s maiden victory at Port Royal came amid brutal coastal conditions, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph on Sunday testing the field's creativity and nerve. Similar blustery weather is forecast across the opening rounds this week.
"With it being so windy, it obviously made the golf very creative," Schenk reflected. "You had to really control the flight and the spin of your golf ball, and that's stuff I'm usually pretty good at doing.
"You didn't have time to stop and think about your situation or if something felt wrong in your swing. You just had to focus on how you were going to complete that hole.
"Hitting wasn't easy, but putting was honestly the most challenging part. You’d stand over a ball oscillating back and forth in the wind. You’d have a right-to-left putt, but the wind's blowing so hard off the left it’s actually breaking left to right. It took a little bit of luck, but the breaks all fell my way last year and hopefully we can find something similar."
Since tasting glory in Bermuda, Schenk has endured a testing run of form on the PGA Tour. However, the 34-year-old insists recent swing adjustments have him primed for a resurgence.
"The scores I've been posting have been pretty abysmal this year, but I still believe," Schenk admitted. "I've figured out some stuff the last couple of months, especially the last couple of weeks.
"I'm able to swing the club a little freer now and not worry about some of the misses, which has been very freeing. A couple of shots I’ve been fighting all year, I don’t feel I have to fight them as much anymore.
"Everything outside of golf has been absolutely phenomenal—family and all that is great. But I still care a lot about the game. I feel like I'm getting back on the right track, and this would be a great week to start that trend."
Schenk gets his title defence under way on Thursday morning at 07:57 am local time.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Muso Secures The Melee Second Place in Virginia
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Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso produced another eventful, level-par display to seal second place on the individual leaderboard at The Melee in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Representing McDaniel College at the Williamsburg National Golf Club, Muso mixed attacking flair with steady composure over the final 18 holes to sign for an even-par 72 and confirm his runner-up finish.
Navigating testing conditions across the layout, the Bermudian endured a rollercoaster final round that kept him hot on the heels of the tournament leader until the very end. His card featured four birdies, eight pars, two bogeys, and a lone double bogey in an absorbing battle against the course.
Muso's fine individual form provided the catalyst for a strong finish by McDaniel on the team leaderboard.
The Green Terror rallied through the difficult conditions to finish fourth overall with a combined 35-over-par total, capping off a positive week in Virginia spearheaded by their Bermudian standout.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Former Winners & Locals Learn Championship Tee Times
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Defending champion Adam Schenk and four fellow former winners have learned their opening tee times for the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course.
A stacked field featuring five past champions is set to tackle the picturesque Southampton layout, headlined by Schenk, who returns to defend the crown he claimed in 2025.
Schenk will be among the early starters for Thursday's opening round, getting his title defense under way from the first tee at 07:57 local time.
He will be swiftly followed by Colombia's Camilo Villegas, the 2023 champion, who tees off at 08:08, while inaugural 2019 winner Brendon Todd embarks on his campaign at 08:41.
The afternoon wave features two more proven contenders in Bermuda conditions. Ireland's Seamus Power, who hoisted the trophy in 2022, gets his opening round moving at 12:16, before 2024 champion Rafael Campos begins his bid at 13:00.
Local eyes will be firmly fixed on Bermudian duo Camiko Smith and Nick Jones as they aim to capitalize on home support and secure a strong start to the week. Smith will join the morning action with a 09:03 tee time, while Jones is slated for an afternoon launch at 13:22.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship First & Second Round Tee Times
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Monday, October 19, 2026
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Muso Shines with Level-Par Opener to sit Second at The Melee
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Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso produced an eventful level-par opening round to fire himself into second place on the individual leaderboard at The Melee in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Representing McDaniel College at the Williamsburg National Golf Club, Muso mixed attacking flair with steady composure to finish the first 18 holes at even par.
The Bermudian's round was a rollercoaster affair, carding five birdies, eight pars, and five bogeys as he navigated the challenging layout to stay hot on the heels of the tournament leader.
Muso's individual heroics provided the standout highlight for McDaniel on day one.
The Green Terror currently sit in seventh place on the team leaderboard after registering a combined 28-over-par total in testing conditions, leaving them with ground to make up heading into the final round.
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