The PGA Tour returns to Port Royal Golf Course for the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, where a field of 120 players faces coastal winds and high FedExCup stakes from October 22 to 25.
Port Royal Golf Course Presents Its Annual Coastal Defense
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship takes place at Port Royal Golf Course, maintaining a venue tradition that has defined the tournament since its inception in 2019. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, the short par-71 layout measures 6,828 yards according to course specifications.
Despite its modest length by tour standards, the course relies on Atlantic winds to challenge the field. Putting surfaces feature Bermudagrass.
The FedExCup Fall phase of the PGA Tour season continues with the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, where an interesting field is present at Port Royal Golf Course.https://t.co/89JudGvnml
Adam Schenk Defends His Title Amid FedExCup Bubble Pressure
Adam Schenk returns to defend the title he secured last year, entering the week facing a unique competitive hurdle.
The fall schedule carries heavy implications for numerous members fighting to secure fully exempt status. Max Greyserman occupies No. 99, Chandler Phillips stands at No. 98, and past champion Seamus Power tees off at No. 103 in a congested segment of the points list.
Ben James Leads Pre-Tournament Odds as Tour Rookies Enter the Field
Newly minted professional Ben James enters the week as the betting favorite at +1175 odds. The 23-year-old Connecticut native starred at the University of Virginia before earning his card through PGA Tour University rankings.
The 120-player roster also welcomed four golfers who earned their spots through Monday qualifying: Adam Long, Willie Mack III, Matt Anderson, and Austin Lemieux as confirmed by tournament organizers.
The 2026 Field Composition and Historical Context
The tournament runs over four days at the Southampton venue, utilizing a cut rule that reduces the 120-player starting field down to the top 65 and ties following the opening two rounds. Winners of the event earn a full two-year exemption through the 2028 season. Past champions include Brendon Todd, Brian Gay, Lucas Herbert, Seamus Power, Camilo Villegas, Rafael Campos, and Adam Schenk.
Austin Smotherman arrives in Bermuda fresh off his maiden victory at the Bank of Utah Championship. Other notable competitors include International Presidents Cup player Corey Conners, who holds the highest world ranking in the field at No. 61, and six-time tour winner Chris Kirk.
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is set to be played for the eighth time. The field includes five past champions:Brendon Todd (2019)Seamus Power (2022)Camilo Villegas (2023)Rafa Campos (2024)Adam Schenk (2025) pic.twitter.com/dQBV04jVH7
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