Adam Hadwin is fighting to salvage his season and TOUR card. After a challenging year, he’s determined to make a comeback. In this video, we’ll dive into his first-round performance at the Bermuda Butterfield Championship, where he shot an impressive 65. Hadwin’s journey is an inspiring one, and we’ll explore how he’s battling to regain his status as one of the most consistent players on the TOUR. From his struggles to his potential turnaround, this video will keep you on the edge of your seat. Join us as we analyze his game and discuss the impact of his performance on his future in golf. #AdamHadwin #PGA #GolfComeback
Adam Hadwin’s PGA Tour career hangs in the balance, and his recent performance at the Bermuda Butterfield Championship could be his last chance to secure his spot for next season. The pressure is on, but can he deliver under the spotlight? Paul Hadawanic reports that unexpected yet welcome nerves began to surface for Adam Hadwin around the 15th hole during the first round. For much of 2025, Hadwin has been on the sidelines watching his fellow Canadians excel. While Taylor Pendr, Nick Taylor, and McKenzie Hughes were likely exempt from needing to compete in Bermuda, Hadwin found himself in a different situation. His presence at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship wasn’t optional. It was a necessity. And this is the part most people miss. Hadwin’s not just fighting for a paycheck. He’s fighting for his career. if he doesn’t achieve something remarkable in the next couple of weeks, he risks losing his PGA tour card and being separated from his peers next year. So, when his heart rate increased and his palms became sweaty on Thursday afternoon in Bermuda, Hadwin actually felt a sense of gratitude. For months, the lack of anxiety reflected his subpar golf. But the six under 65 he shot, giving him the first round lead at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, was enough to reignite the nerves and perhaps spark a final push to save his PGA Tour card. I truly believe that my best golf is still ahead of me. I have much more to offer and will be a better player once I navigate through this, Hadwin stated. It’s just a matter of when I get through this and today is a positive step. However, signs of Hadwin emerging from his slump have been scarce. He entered the week ranked 147th in the FedEx Cup fall standings, far from the top 100 required to maintain full status and perilously close to losing even conditional status, top 125. Since July, he had only made two cuts, one of which was the previous week at T-53 finish in Mexico. The swing changes he implemented nearly a year ago haven’t fully translated into consistent results. Hadwin didn’t shy away from acknowledging his struggles during the postround interview. When asked to compare his situation to Rafa Campos last year, who also started the week at 147th in the FedEx Cup standings and went on to win, a reporter cautiously addressed Hadwin’s challenging season and his standing. Out of it, Hadwin interjected. Let’s be honest about it. It took Hadwin some time to come to terms with his situation. He admitted that his ego was affected as his difficulties persisted throughout the summer while his friends prospered. Taylor secured a victory in Hawaii. Pend achieved a top five finish at the PGA Championship and Hughes entered a playoff in Myrtle Beach. Despite participating in all signature events due to a top 50 finish the previous year, Hadwin struggled to produce favorable results. His best finishes were AT9 at the WM Phoenix Open and AT12 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. He had no other top 25 finishes and missed the cut at the Players Championship and the PGA Championship, his only major of the year. Now, here’s where it gets controversial. Some analysts might argue that Hadwin’s struggles are simply a temporary dip, while others believe that his consistent performance over the years is indicative of his true talent. What’s your take? While never a superstar, Hadwin had carved out a reputation as one of the most reliable players on tour, someone consistently in contention, even if victories were less frequent than desired. He had successfully maintained his card for 10 consecutive seasons. Suddenly, that accomplishment was far from assured. I reached a point, probably too late, around July or August, where I accepted my situation and realized I just needed to persevere,” Hadwin explained. “So, the battle began.” “Hadwin missed the cut at the Windom Championship, officially missing the FedEx Cup playoffs for the first time in his career. He started the FedEx Cup fall at 136th in the standings and then missed his first three cuts after the break. His T-53 finish at the Worldwide Technology Championship improved his FedEx Cup standing for the first time since June. Then came Thursday in Bermuda, delivering a performance that even surprised Hadwin himself. Neither his pre-ournament practice nor his pre-round warm-up suggested he would shoot the round of the day. Although he had felt more comfortable with his swing in Utah despite the missed cut and continued that feeling in Mexico, his putting had been terrible, that was far from the case in his first round at Port Royal Golf Course. Hadwin made seven birdies, tied for the most of the day, and ranked sixth in putts per green in regulation. He erased his lone bogey of the day at the 15th by sticking his approach on the 235 yd par 316th to a makeable distance and sinking the putt. Despite conditions that brought wind gusts higher than 30 mph at times and notoriously small green complexes, Hadwin hit 13 greens, leading to a relatively stress-free day. The nerves he experienced were purely due to a lack of recent success. Golf’s a funny game, Hadwin remarked. Hadwin hopes to have the last laugh. A win would project him to 71st in the FedEx Cup. A solo second would likely put him just inside the top 100. The margins are tight, but they are self-created. Hadwin dug himself into this hole, and he’s eager to spend the next three days trying to climb out. Do you think Hadwin can pull off a miracle and secure his PGA Tour card? Or is this a case of too little, too late? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
