Hadwin Places Third in Intense Bermuda Race for PGA Tour Card
Adam Schenk and Braden Thornberry both delivered impressive performances at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, each securing a share of the lead. Schenk achieved a bogey-free round with a score of 4-under 67, while Thornberry, a rookie on the PGA Tour, followed with a solid 69. With both players sitting at 12-under 201, the competition intensifies as they head into the final round.
Challenging Conditions for PGA Tour Cards
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has become a critical event for players seeking to secure their PGA Tour cards. With only one event left in the season, the RSM Classic at Sea Island, pressure mounts to finish in the top 100 of the FedEx Cup. The new rules now offer cards to the top 100 players, instead of the previous top 125, making it a race against time for many competitors.
Schenk currently stands at No. 134 in the FedEx Cup standings. He emphasized the importance of the upcoming round, stating, “A great opportunity to have for tomorrow.” Meanwhile, Thornberry ranks even lower at No. 178, needing a victory to guarantee his place on the tour for the next two years.
Adam Hadwin’s Performance
Canadian golfer Adam Hadwin, who previously held the 36-hole lead, finished with a score of 71, placing him in a tie for third at 11-under. The Abbotsford native’s round included four birdies and four bogeys, with a back nine score of 2-under 34. Hadwin will tee off in the third-to-last group on Sunday at 9:05 a.m. local time (8:05 a.m. ET), alongside Max McGreevy and Chandler Phillips.
Leaderboard Overview
- Adam Schenk – 12-under 201
- Braden Thornberry – 12-under 201
- Adam Hadwin – 11-under 202
- Max McGreevy – 11-under 202
- Chandler Phillips – 11-under 202
- Takumi Kanaya – 10-under 203
- Vince Whaley – 10-under 204
Whaley, ranked No. 86 in the FedEx Cup, posted a 68 and remains in a favorable position to maintain his status. As the final round approaches, players are feeling the pressure from not only the competition but also the challenging windy conditions on the Port Royal Golf Course.
The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, where every stroke counts in the fight for coveted PGA Tour cards.
