Justin Thomas couldn’t resist sharing his thoughts on the “carnage” at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship on Sunday via social media.
The two-time major winner was among those observing as the harsh conditions in Bermuda proved challenging. The fierce winds made every stroke nearly impossible for each player in the field.
However, Thomas reveled in it. “This tournament in Bermuda on @GolfChannel is must watch TV right now!” he posted on X. “Guys battling to win the tournament and also for their tour cards, and it looks like it’s blowing 40+ MPH. Half the guys no hats on from the wind. Straight carnage. My kind of golf!” It comes after Thomas provided an update on his plans after surgery.
One fan responded to Thomas, discussing how the weather added an exciting element and expressing a desire to see more of it. Thomas replied, “Can’t draw up the weather haha but I do hear you. Adds an element to any course makes it very difficult. But not something you can predict or plan for.”
In the end, Adam Schenk triumphed over the elements. Just two tournaments away from having to return to Q-school at No. 134 in the FedExCup, he has now secured his status with his first PGA Tour win and two years’ worth of exemptions.
Schenk, who has participated in nearly 250 career tournaments, finally clinched his first victory by one stroke over Chandler Phillips at 12-under, finishing with an even-par 71.
“I’ve putt for PGA TOUR wins so many times in my barn,” said the 33-year old. “To see one go in is something I’ll never forget.
“I knew I could win. It’s just a matter of executing each shot and handling each situation I put myself in,” Schenk said. “I can’t believe it’s over. It seems like the longest day ever.”
Schenck has officially secured his spot inside the top 100, which has been reduced from 125, as those finishing in the top 100 following the RSM Classic will retain their full membership status. Schenk had finished as runner-up twice in 2023 and also made it to the Tour Championship.
Schenk endured a difficult period this summer, missing six consecutive cuts, but his victory has now guaranteed him entry into a 2026 Signature Event, the PGA Championship and The Players Championship.
Meanwhile, other prominent players like Max Homa have slipped outside the top 100. Homa hasn’t competed since the Sanderson Farms Championship in early October, when he expressed his determination to crack the top 100.
“I would like to finish top 100 out of pride,” Homa said during the telecast as he currently sits at 101. Homa’s most recent PGA Tour victory came at the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open, and will attempt to break into the top-100 at the RSM Classic.
