Bermuda opens: Round 1 tees off at Port Royal
120 players chase 500 FedExCup points in Southampton. Adam Schenk defends his title.
Round 1 underway in Southampton
The 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship opened Thursday morning, 22 October, at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda. Play began at 7:35 a.m. local time off both the 1st and 10th tees across morning and afternoon waves. The par-71 layout designed by Robert Trent Jones measures 6,828 yards, offering scenic views and punishing ocean crosswinds along the Atlantic bluff.
The event carries a purse of $6 million, with the winner earning $1.08 million and 500 FedExCup points. Golf Channel provides live coverage each day from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET. Defending champion Adam Schenk is attempting to become the first repeat winner in tournament history. Canadian Corey Conners enters as the top-ranked golfer in the field at world No. 61, while high-profile amateurs Miles Russell and Mason Howell join the 120-player competition.
FedExCup Fall urgency
The tournament represents crucial positioning for golfers seeking to finalize PGA Tour status for 2027. Following the 36-hole cut to the top 65 players and ties on Friday, the weekend will award substantial points toward securing top 125 exemptions. Michael Brennan’s 16-under victory at the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama stands as the most recent completed PGA Tour result on this desk.
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