Weather delays finish at Butterfield Bermuda Championship for Smotherman, Power
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is suspended due to high winds, preventing play on Sunday. Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power are tied for the lead at 16 under par, set to resume play on Monday. The event has been shortened to 54 holes after organizers opted not to play on Sunday. Both players expressed their thoughts on the unusual circumstances, which include an extended wait before a potential playoff. Smotherman aims to build on his recent win, while Power seeks crucial FedEx Cup points.
- •Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power are tied for the lead.
- •Play is suspended due to poor weather conditions.
- •The tournament was cut to 54 holes.
- •Resumption of play is scheduled for Monday.
- •Power seeks a significant win for FedEx Cup points.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Players left in ‘unusual’ position at latest PGA Tour event with no play on Sunday due to poor weather
"Many PGA Tour players, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, know how challenging it can be to prepare for a playoff at an event when the additional holes are set to be played on a Monday. There is always an eerie atmosphere when a tournament bleeds into the start of a new week.
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