Catch the highlights of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship where Adam Hadwin takes the lead after a thrilling second round. With a 5-under 66, Hadwin maintains a one-shot lead going into the weekend.
The Canadian golfer, currently 147th in FedExCup standings, is determined to secure his TOUR card for next year. Despite a double bogey on the par-3 13th, he bounced back with an impressive eagle on the short par-4 sixth.
Chandler Phillips and Braden Thornberry are close behind, tied for second. Max McGreevy, who faced challenging wind conditions, and Noah Goodwin are also in contention at 9 under.
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Adam Hadwin’s wind whipped lead at Butterfield Bermuda Championship PJ Tour by Associated Press. Southampton Bermuda AP. Adam Hadwin’s bid to retain his PGA Tour playing privileges is heating up at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship with a five under 66 on Friday. Hadwin maintained his lead despite the challenging wind conditions, finishing with a one-shot advantage over the competition. This is crucial for the 38-year-old Canadian who is currently 147th in the FedEx Cup standings and needs to finish in the top 100 to keep his tour card for next year. Hadwin’s journey to the top has been a roller coaster. He’s a two-time President’s Cup player and a PGA Tour winner, but he missed the FedEx Cup playoffs for the first time in his career. His opening round of 65 on Thursday set the stage for a strong performance and he maintained his lead with a solid 66 on Friday. A little bit more scrambly than yesterday. Didn’t quite hit it as well, Hadwin admitted. A little off early, just a little off, but I scrambled really well. Short game putting made a bunch of putts today. Chandler Phillips and Braden Thornberry are tied for second place, while Max McGrevy and Noah Goodwin are nine under. The wind played a significant role, especially for McGrevy, who faced the toughest conditions on Thursday and early Friday. Despite the challenges, Hadwin rebounded from a double bogey with an eagle on the short par4 6th hole, showcasing his resilience and skill. 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, Hadwin explained. I thought as long as you keep it right of the bushes, you’ve kind of got 50 60 yards to work with. 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 is Hadwin’s 299th PJ Tour start, and he’s hoping to add to his lone PJ tour title, which he won in 2017 at the Valpar Championship. Meanwhile, Tyler Watts, an 18-year-old high school senior from Alabama, is tied for 35th place after a solid 69. He’s making his mark on the tour, having already tied for 53rd in the Procore Championship. His spot in the field this week came from a sponsor exemption as the top performer in the men’s Elite Amateur Cup. The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is a thrilling event, and Hadwin’s performance is a testament to his determination and skill. Will he secure his tour card for next year? Stay tuned as the tournament unfolds.
