Adam Hadwin’s Bermuda Breakthrough: Can He Save His PGA Tour Card?

Adam Hadwin fires a first-round 65 at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in a bid to salvage his season and PGA Tour card.
After a difficult year, Hadwin is currently outside the top 100 in the FedExCup standings and needs a strong finish in Bermuda to secure his tour status for next year.
This video breaks down his impressive opening round, his struggles this season, and what he needs to do to keep his PGA Tour dream alive. We analyze his putting performance, swing changes, and mental fortitude as he battles to stay on tour.

A PGA Tour comeback story. Adam Hadwin’s journey in 2025 has been a roller coaster, and now he’s fighting to keep his place on the PGA Tour. With a first round score of 65 at the Bermuda Butterfield Championship, Hadwin is giving it his all to salvage his season and secure his tour card for next year. But here’s where it gets controversial. Hadwin’s struggles this year have been well documented. He’s watched his Canadian peers achieve great success while he’s been left out in the cold. The nerves kicked in as he approached the 15th hole, a sign that he’s ready to turn things around. How’s been out of the spotlight for most of the year, and his golf game hasn’t been up to par. He’s missed cuts, struggled with swing changes, and his best finishes have been few and far between. It’s been a tough road, but he’s not giving up. I truly believe my best golf is yet to come. Hadwin said, “I have a lot more to give and I’ll be a better player once I get through this.” And this is the part most people miss. Hadwin has always been a consistent player, a reliable contender. But this season, he’s had to battle his ego and accept a reality check. His friends and peers are thriving while he’s had to dig deep and fight for every opportunity. I reached a point where I had to accept my situation and battle through it, he admitted. So, can Hadwin pull off a miraculous comeback? His first round performance in Bermuda suggests he might just have what it takes. He birdied the treacherous 16th, a challenging par three, and ranked highly in putting. Despite the tough conditions, he kept his cool and stayed focused. Golf is a funny game, Hadwin said, leaving us all wondering what the next few days will bring. Will Hadwin have the last laugh and secure his spot on the tour? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure. This story is far from over. What do you think? Can Hadwin turn things around and write a new chapter in his career? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.