Chandler Blanchet and Kensei Hirata share lead at Bermuda Championship
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Chandler Blanchet and Kensei Hirata are tied for the lead at 13 under after 36 holes at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship on October 23. Blanchet finished with a 4-under 67, while Hirata posted a bogey-free 64 at Port Royal. The conditions are expected to be windy over the weekend, which could challenge players further. Seamus Power is one shot behind after a bogey-free round, with several others also within striking distance. The 36-hole cut came at 5 under, leaving some notable players, including defending champion Adam Schenk, unable to progress.
- •Blanchet and Hirata at 13-under 129 after round two
- •Seamus Power one shot back at 12-under
- •36-hole cut at 5-under, with notable absences
- •Windy conditions expected for the weekend
- •Five tournaments remain for players to retain tour status
- 12:23 AMESPN Golf — Blanchet, Hirata share second-round lead in Bermuda
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Chandler Blanchet and Kensei Hirata share the lead in Bermuda
"Chandler Blanchet and Kensei Hirata of Japan share the lead going into the weekend at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
"Blanchet and Hirata share the lead at 13 under through 36 holes heading into a windy weekend at Port Royal
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External links- ESPN GolfOct 24, 2026, 12:23 AMBlanchet, Hirata share second-round lead in Bermuda
Chandler Blanchet and Kensei Hirata of Japan share the lead going into the weekend at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 10:43 PMChandler Blanchet and Kensei Hirata share the lead in Bermuda
Blanchet and Hirata share the lead at 13 under through 36 holes heading into a windy weekend at Port Royal
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