Last updated: 22 October 2026

Adam Schenk returns as defending champion, with 120 places in the field and US$6 million in total prize money on offer. But there is more at stake than the trophy: the FedExCup Fall can help determine who secures full playing status and valuable starts in 2027.

Watching from the UK? Sky Sports Golf lists coverage from 6pm BST on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, then 5pm GMT on Sunday. The early tee times are different from the TV broadcast starts, and the UK clock change on Sunday matters. Below are the practical viewing details, latest confirmed field changes and the key shots that could shape the tournament at Port Royal.

Butterfield Bermuda Championship 2026 at a Glance

The main event figures are published by the PGA TOUR tournament overview and the PGA TOUR media centre.

How to Watch the Bermuda Championship 2026 in the UK

Sky Sports Golf is carrying the event in the UK. The current schedule shows the following programme start times:

These are coverage times, not first tee times. They come from the Sky Sports golf TV guide, checked on 22 October 2026; late programming or weather disruption can alter them. Subscribers can watch through Sky Go where their package permits. NOW Sports memberships also provide access through an All Sky Sports or Multi-Sport Membership, or a Sports Day Membership. The Football-only membership does not include Sky Sports Golf. Check current prices, minimum terms and device requirements before subscribing.

Bermuda Championship Schedule and UK Tee-Time Guide

The PGA TOUR's published first- and second-round tee sheet schedules the opening groups for 7.35am Bermuda time (ADT) on Thursday and Friday, equivalent to 11.35am BST. Players start from both the first and 10th tees. These are tee-off times, not television coverage times. Final weekend pairings and tee times depend on the cut and leaderboard.

Provisional weekend schedule: the PGA TOUR tee sheet lists starts from approximately 7.35am Bermuda time on both Saturday and Sunday - 11.35am BST on Saturday and 10.35am GMT on Sunday. These are approximate times, not confirmed weekend pairings. Check the published round-three and round-four tee sheets for final times.

Watch the clocks: the UK switches from BST to GMT on Sunday 25 October 2026. Bermuda stays on Atlantic Daylight Time (UTC-3) until 1 November. The UK is four hours ahead of Bermuda from Thursday to Saturday, but three hours ahead on Sunday. The organiser's schedule labels times "AST"; the published Bermuda daylight-saving dates establish that the island is actually on ADT during tournament week. See the official tournament schedule, GOV.UK clock-change guide and Bermuda Weather Service calendar.

First- and second-round groupings are now published. Use the PGA TOUR event hub for tee times, field updates, scorecards and live scoring once play is underway.

Where Is Port Royal Golf Course - and Why Is It Such a Test?

Port Royal sits on Bermuda's south-west coast in Southampton Parish. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., it opened in 1970. At 6,828 yards and par 71, it is not unusually long for a modern PGA TOUR event, yet the number on the scorecard only tells part of the story. Exposed tee shots, rolling terrain and elevated greens make wind judgement and the next shot's angle just as important as raw driving distance.

The course should not be treated as a traditional British links layout simply because it is by the sea. It has its own routing, turf and elevation. The useful comparison is tactical: on both types of windy course, choosing the correct trajectory, landing area and safe miss can matter more than chasing a few extra yards.

Port Royal Course Strategy: Where the Event Could Be Decided

The finishing stretch offers several very different decisions. The yardages below come from the official Port Royal hole-by-hole guide; tournament tees and pin positions can change how the holes play.

What to watch on television: notice how a player reacts when the wind strengthens at the 16th, whether leaders attack or lay up at the 17th, and how often an approach at 18 finishes on the correct level of the green. Those choices reveal more about course management than driving distance alone.

Butterfield Bermuda Championship 2026 Field: Players to Watch

The PGA TOUR Inside the Field list, issued 16 October, provides the original 120-player field. The PGA TOUR media centre subsequently recorded two changes: Greyson Sigg replaced Lanto Griffin, and Taylor Montgomery replaced Rasmus Højgaard. Entry remains subject to further changes before the opening round.

Rather than inventing a "perfect course fit" or naming a favourite without evidence, these are players with a clear, verifiable reason to follow:

Parry's and Skinns' results are documented in their PGA TOUR results profiles (Parry) and (Skinns). Previous winners and runner-up positions come from the PGA TOUR championship history. Ben James's recent form and entering-week ranking are recorded in the official pre-tournament notes. This watchlist is not a predicted finishing order.

2026 Prize Money and Why FedExCup Fall Points Matter

The tournament carries a US$6 million purse, a US$1.08 million winner's share and 500 FedExCup points for first place. Those sums tell only half the story: players near the season's qualification thresholds are also competing for future starts.

The official FedExCup Fall standings and guidance explain the larger stakes. Finishing inside the top 100 in the final 2026 FedExCup Fall standings secures exempt PGA TOUR status for 2027. Players finishing 51-60 earn entry to the 2027 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Genesis Invitational through the Aon Next 10. These qualification positions are determined at the end of the Fall series, not immediately after Bermuda. For a player near one of those boundaries, one better finish can make a real difference to next year's schedule.

That is why the tournament remains compelling without a field made up entirely of household names: maintaining a position can matter, but so can the momentum created by one strong round. For context on how the regular season led to the Fall, read Druids 2026 TOUR Championship review; for another Fall event, see Druids Baycurrent Classic coverage.

Previous Butterfield Bermuda Championship Winners

The tournament began in 2019 and has had a different champion each year through 2025. The variety in winning scores shows why it is risky to predict this year's target from a previous edition alone.

Brendon Todd's 2019 and Camilo Villegas's 2023 totals of 260 share the event's lowest 72-hole score. Brian Gay won a play-off against Wyndham Clark in 2020. By contrast, Schenk's 2025 winning score was 12-under, highlighting how differently a week at Port Royal can unfold. Source: PGA TOUR past results.

Tickets, Parking and Spectator Tips

The official championship site links to the authorised Tixr ticket page. Choose your date and check current ticket categories and prices at checkout rather than relying on an old price list.

The tournament parking guide lists free public car parking at White Hill Field, with a complimentary shuttle to the main entrance. Public motorbike parking is at Death Valley. Thursday and Friday gates are scheduled to open at 6.30am local time; at the weekend they open 30 minutes before the first tee time.

Check the bag rules before leaving: backpacks are prohibited. Personal bags must be 6 × 6 inches or smaller, and clear bags must not exceed 12 × 6 × 12 inches. All bags are subject to search, and there is no bag-check service. The official security and permitted-items guide sets out permitted exceptions, including medical and infant-care supplies, and restrictions on cameras, food, drink and other items.

What to Wear to the Butterfield Bermuda Championship

Port Royal is a coastal course, not a chilly UK October venue. If you are walking the course, choose a breathable polo with lightweight shorts, trousers or a skort, supportive shoes with reliable grip, and a cap for sun protection. A light waterproof or wind-resistant layer is sensible when the weather changes; check the forecast just before travelling rather than treating seasonal averages as a match-day prediction.

Prioritise comfort over dressing like a player: spectators spend hours standing, climbing and following groups. For broader outfit advice, see Druids golf tournament spectator dress-code guide. Clothing advice does not override the championship's separate security and bag rules.

What Could Decide the 2026 Championship?

The key storyline is not simply whether Schenk can defend his title. Watch how the leading players manage the final four holes when the wind is difficult, and how competitors near FedExCup Fall thresholds respond if one birdie or bogey changes their position. There is room for bold golf at 17, but the exposed 16th and demanding uphill 18th can quickly penalise the wrong decision.

That combination - a compact but exposed course, former winners in the field and meaningful season-status pressure - makes this more than a late-October stop on the calendar. For ongoing updates, follow Druids tournament coverage or the official PGA TOUR leaderboard.

Butterfield Bermuda Championship 2026 FAQs

When is the Butterfield Bermuda Championship 2026?

The four competition rounds run from 22-25 October 2026 at Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda.

What time does it start in the UK?

The first groups are scheduled for 11.35am BST on Thursday and Friday. That is the tee-off time, not the UK TV start; final weekend tee times remain to be confirmed.

Which UK TV channel is showing it?

Sky Sports Golf lists live coverage from 6pm BST Thursday-Saturday and 5pm GMT Sunday, subject to updates.

Who won the championship in 2025?

Adam Schenk won at 12-under 272, one stroke ahead of Chandler Phillips.

What is the 2026 prize money?

The total prize fund is US$6 million, with US$1.08 million for the winner and 500 FedExCup points.

Where can I get the latest field, scores and tee times?

First- and second-round groupings are already published. Visit the official PGA TOUR event hub for the latest tee times, field updates and live scores once play is underway.

Final Word

If the wind strengthens on Sunday, Port Royal's 16th-to-18th stretch could be decisive. A player who controls the ball, accepts the sensible miss and stays patient may gain more than one who chases every flag. With playing opportunities for 2027 also at stake, there is plenty worth following even before the final putt drops.