2026-10-26T12:56:15.239Z
YOUR CHAMPION
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2026-10-26T12:52:52.869Z
THE WINNING MOMENT
Austin Smotherman began this month with zero PGA Tour wins. He now has two PGA Tour wins.
“Stop it.” 😂 https://t.co/d5yIAymbm9October 26, 2026
2026-10-26T12:37:34.967Z
WHAT THE WINNER HAS TO SAY
“I’m still shaking, that putt was not easy” 😅
Austin Smotherman’s hard work pays off once again on the PGA Tour ⬇️ https://t.co/v251jreeqaOctober 26, 2026
2026-10-26T12:32:54.981Z
CONFIRMATION OF THE WIN
2026-10-26T12:32:27.776Z
AUSTIN SMOTHERMAN WINS THE BUTTERFIELD BERMUDA CHAMPIONSHIP
He’s done it! The American calmly knocks in his four-footer and that’s a second PGA Tour win in two starts for the 32-year-old.
2026-10-26T12:30:11.335Z
THAT WAS HIT HARD
Smotherman’s putt catches the left-side of the hole, but the aggressive pace means it runs by four-feet.
Power needs to hole this to keep the pressure on, and he does just that with a nice confident stroke.
2026-10-26T12:29:03.153Z
POWER MISSES
He’s got to give it a go and, from 20-feet, Power rams his par attempt five-feet by the hole, leaving a testing one back.
Smotherman will have two putts from 15-feet to win the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
2026-10-26T12:27:27.662Z
BURIED LIE
Power’s ball is sat down a lot in the rough, so much so, you can barely see it.
Wedge in hand, he digs down into the Bermuda grass and pops it out only just on to the green.
It’s still Power to go and, realistically, you feel he has to hole this to have a chance of keeping the playoff alive.
2026-10-26T12:25:52.827Z
HOLE CHANGED
After the first two playoff holes were tied with pars, the hole location will change for the third extra hole @Bermuda_Champ.
Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman will play the par-3 16th on repeat until a winner is determined.
📺 Golf Channel https://t.co/u9JLQHQtfOOctober 26, 2026
2026-10-26T12:25:06.261Z
PULLED LEFT FOR POWER
Power’s tee shot is pulled left and is lucky to not find the ocean!
Hitting an 8-iron, it lands in the rough and finishes on the mound. It’s not certain what the lie is like, but it could end up being a straightforward up-and-down for the Irishman.
2026-10-26T12:23:31.367Z
THIRD HOLE UNDERWAY
Smotherman goes first and, with his last tee shot, he wasn’t far away from where the new flag is now.
The 8-iron remains in hand and, with the strike, it ends pin high and 15-feet left of the flag.
Pressure on Power.
2026-10-26T12:21:25.547Z
HOLE CHANGE
After two playoff holes, the hole is now changed at the par 3 16th.
It was at the back of the green, but is now six on the front and six from the right. It now measures 152 yards, almost 26 yards shorter than last.
Hole locations (s) for upcoming playoff on No. 16 at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship between Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power.
The hole will play 178 yards to begin the playoff. https://t.co/DOSVglrFEBOctober 26, 2026
2026-10-26T12:18:35.773Z
IN THE HOLE
That’s such a good par save from Power, who rams the seven footer into the back of the hole to save his three.
Big boost for the 39-year-old, who watches Smotherman tap in for a par.
We move back to the tee box and a third playoff hole.
2026-10-26T12:16:02.848Z
GOOD EFFORT FROM POWER
Power needs to respond and, from the bunker, he splashes out and watches the ball roll past the hole.
It goes to around seven-feet, leaving the Irishman with a big putt to save par and the match.
2026-10-26T12:15:01.956Z
SMOTHERMAN TO PLAY FIRST
He has a great chance to put pressure on Power here and, with a putter in hand, Smotherman rolls his putt superbly to a few feet.
That’s a great putt from the American, who has all-but assured his par here.
2026-10-26T12:12:16.745Z
PLAYOFF HOLE NUMBER 2
Smotherman goes first again and he finds the green, but is well short of the flag, leaving a long and testing two putt.
Power, meanwhile, is looking to replicate his tee shot from the first playoff hole, but is unable to do so.
Hitting a 7-iron, it’s left and finds the greenside bunker. It means both men will have a tough time to save par.
2026-10-26T12:09:48.008Z
WEATHER UPDATE
Monday weather forecast for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship https://t.co/EetOr8rLdEOctober 26, 2026
2026-10-26T12:08:00.959Z
NEAR MISS
It’s a good attempt from Power, but his birdie putt never scares the hole, finishing left of the flag.
Power makes par and we head back to the tee box on the 16th.
2026-10-26T12:07:06.278Z
EXCELLENT CHIP FROM SMOTHERMAN
The pressure is on the American, but Smotherman plays a delightful chip that runs to tap-in distance.
That’s the par for Smotherman, who will now watch Power’s birdie attempt.
2026-10-26T12:04:41.517Z
ADVANTAGE POWER
Power is next and, with his tee shot, he plays a gorgeous approach that lands on the right-side of the green and finishes pin high.
He’ll have a birdie putt from around 15-feet.
2026-10-26T12:03:29.297Z
SMOTHERMAN GOES FIRST
Smotherman is up first and, with his tee shot, he bails out to the right side and leaves a relatively straightforward up-and-down.
The wind is seriously blowing this morning, with it from the ocean-side on the left.
2026-10-26T12:01:58.853Z
HERE WE GO
The players are on the tee and the playoff is about to begin!
2026-10-26T12:01:36.629Z
WHO IS THE FAVORITE?
Although he hasn’t featured in a playoff before, Smotherman edges the odds due to his recent form.
Power is a former winner of this event, though, so this is anyone’s for the taking!
2026-10-26T11:57:23.917Z
WEATHER UPDATE
Looking at reports, it appears the wind is up in Bermuda.
According to various websites, there are 27 kmph winds right now, with some rain. Hopefully it won’t impact the playoff, which is set to begin in a few minutes.
2026-10-26T11:54:45.487Z
WHO WILL WIN?
Let the mind games begin.
Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power will compete in a sudden-death playoff tentatively scheduled for 8 a.m. ET Monday morning on Golf Channel. https://t.co/IaGrSjU1GJOctober 25, 2026
2026-10-26T11:54:12.758Z
AUSTIN SMOTHERMAN RECORD
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Smotherman has five professional wins, including the Bank of Utah Championship at the start of the month.
The American hasn’t featured in a playoff before, though, with his smallest margin of victory being a one stroke win at last year’s Memorial Health Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour.
2026-10-26T11:49:35.520Z
SEAMUS POWER RECORD
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Power has featured in one playoff on the PGA Tour, claiming the Barbasol Championship in 2021.
Defeating JT Poston that year, it took six holes to decide the winner, with Power parring the sixth playoff hole to win a maiden title on the circuit.
2026-10-26T11:47:03.474Z
PLAYOFF FORMAT
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The par 3 16th is the iconic hole at Port Royal Golf Club and, today, it will be used for the playoff. Measuring 178 yards, it will be a tough test for the players in the predicted windy conditions.
2026-10-26T11:41:44.169Z
HELLO ALL
Good morning everyone, and welcome to some rare Monday golf, where Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman will battle it out in a playoff for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Both men finished their tournaments at 16-under and, with the event reduced to 54-holes, it means we will have a playoff for the victory.