Adam Hadwin Leads Butterfield Bermuda Championship Round 2 Highlights PGA TOUR

Adam Hadwin PGA TOUR Butterfield Bermuda Championship highlights round 2 windy conditions Southampton Bermuda
Watch Adam Hadwin hold onto the lead in the windy Butterfield Bermuda Championship with a 5-under 66, taking a one-shot advantage into the weekend. The 38-year-old Canadian aims to retain full PGA TOUR playing privileges, currently 147th in FedExCup standings.
Hadwin rebounds from a double bogey with an eagle on the sixth hole, showcasing his scrambling skills and putting. Tied for second are Chandler Phillips and Braden Thornberry, with Max McGreevy and Noah Goodwin at 9 under.
Highlights from round 2 at Port Royal, including player reactions and key moments in gusty 26 mph winds. Featuring Adam Hadwin’s journey, Tyler Watts’ performance, and more PGA TOUR action.
Stay tuned for weekend updates on the Butterfield Bermuda Championship and Adam Hadwin’s bid for the top 100 in FedExCup.

Imagine battling fierce winds on a picturesque Bermuda course where every swing could mean the difference between glory and a fight for survival on the PGA Tour. That’s the highstakes drama unfolding at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship where Adam Hadwin is clinging to the top spot with grit and skill. And this could be his comeback story you won’t want to miss. In Southampton, Bermuda, Hadwin stayed strong on Friday despite gusty conditions, firing a solid five under 66 at Port Royal Golf Course to maintain a narrow one-shot lead heading into the weekend. But here’s where it gets controversial. Is relying on scrambling and short game heroics enough to secure a spot in golf’s elite, or should we question if the tour’s system unfairly pressures veterans like him? As a 38-year-old Canadian who’s tasted PGA Tour victory and represented in the President’s Cup, Hadwin is battling to keep his full plane privileges. He’s currently sitting at 147th in the FedEx Cup standings and only the top 100 after next week’s RSM Classic will hold onto their cards for the upcoming season. For beginners in golf fandom, think of the FedEx Cup as a point system that determines who stays on the tour, like a high stakes league table where missing the playoffs can feel like a career setback. This is Hadwin’s first time missing those playoffs, adding extra tension to his round. His two-day total stands at an impressive 11 under 131 following a strong 65 to open on Thursday. He admitted it was a tougher day, a little bit more scrambly than yesterday. Didn’t quite hit it as well. Hadwin shared. A little off early. Just a little off. Didn’t quite have the same feel as I did yesterday, but scrambled really well. Short game putting made a bunch of putts today. For those new to the game, scrambling means skillfully recovering from misses, turning potential disasters into pars, or better. It’s like having a secret weapon in your golf bag. tied for second at Chandler Phillips with a 64 and Braden Thornberry with a 65 while Max McGrevy 64 and Noah Goodwin 67 sit at 9 under. Six players couldn’t wrap up before darkness fell a reminder of how weather can dictate the pace of play. Speaking of the elements, McGrevy, who faced some of the harshest winds playing late Thursday into early Friday, offered a season perspective. Being from Oklahoma and seen a lot of wind in my life. I’ve seen fair shares of good and bad breaks type of thing. You’ve just got to kind of roll with it. And this is the part most people miss. The mental resilience required in unpredictable conditions like adapting to a sudden storm during a big event. Highlights from round two are worth checking out for that eagle-eye action. With winds hitting up to 26 mph, Hadwin bounced back from a double bogey on the par 313th, his fourth hole, by sinking an eagle on the short par for sixth from the rough. He explained his strategy. I thought just push it up there and get within 50 60 yards of the green and just kind of pitch back up to that pin. I thought as long as you keep it right of the bushes, you’ve kind of got 50, 60 yards to work with. It came off perfectly. the pitch shot did. You’re a little bit lucky to kind of make it, but I did exactly what I wanted to do. This marks his 299th PGA Tour start and is still chasing that lone title from the 2017 Valpar Championship. Adding a fresh twist to the field is 18-year-old Tyler Watts, a high school senior from Huntsville, Alabama, who’s headed to Tennessee. He sits tied for 35th at two under after a 69, his second tour appearance after tying for 53rd in the Procore Championship. Watts earned his spot via a sponsor exemption as the top performer in the men’s elite amateur cup, proving that youth and talent can crash the party in professional golf. As the weekend approaches, one can’t help but wonder, does the PGA Tour’s structure favor the consistent over the comeback kings, or is it a fair test of endurance? Should amateurs like Watts be given more chances to shine alongside pros? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Do you think Hadwin’s scrambling skills will carry him to victory, or is the wind the real wild card here? Agree or disagree in the comments, and let’s debate.