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The island of Bermuda welcomes the Butterfield Bermuda Championship for the seventh straight year at Port Royal Golf Club in Southampton. Known as the shortest course on the PGA TOUR at just 6,828 yards (par 71), Port Royal has crowned six different winners since 2019.
Defending champion Rafael Campos returns to defend his title. The Puerto Rican golfer, who broke through for his first PGA TOUR win last year, joins past winners Camilo Villegas and Seamus Power in the field.
Challenging Conditions Await the Field
Players will face steady ocean breezes and gusts exceeding 30 mph this week. The tight fairways and thick Bermuda rough will reward precision off the tee. Historically, the highest winning score is 15-under, showing how conditions can quickly turn demanding at Port Royal.
Rodgers Poised for First Career Win
Patrick Rodgers (+2500) enters Bermuda looking to convert a string of top finishes into his first PGA TOUR victory. He has placed in the top 10 three times in four appearances, solo fourth in 2021, tied third in 2022, and ninth in 2024.
If Rodgers makes the cut this week, it will mark his fifth straight weekend in Bermuda, continuing his impressive consistency at this event.
Joining him, Vince Whaley (+2700) also boasts three consecutive top-10 finishes, including a T5 finish in 2024. His 11 rounds in the 60s across 14 appearances highlight his comfort on the island course.
Familiar Names Among Contenders
Seamus Power (+4500) returns after a T23 finish last year, adding to his streak of three straight top-25 results in Bermuda. Camilo Villegas (+15000), the 2023 champion, has never missed a cut at Port Royal, though his victory remains his lone top-30 finish.
Other Players to Watch
- Mark Hubbard (+3300): Four top-25 finishes in five starts, including T3 in 2024.
- Justin Lower (+5000): Four straight top-20 results with a 67.69 scoring average.
- Greyson Sigg (+5000): Three strong showings capped by a T9 last year.
- David Lipsky (+7500): Two consecutive top-15 finishes with consistent sub-70 rounds.
- Alex Smalley (+3300): Five straight top-30 results since debuting at Port Royal.
As breezy conditions return, accuracy and composure will again define success. Rodgers, still chasing his first victory, hopes Bermuda finally delivers his long-awaited breakthrough
