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2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship Kicks Off Amid Strong Winds

11/13/2025

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Summary

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The 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship starts November 13, 2025, at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda.
The field includes 120 players, featuring Sahith Theegala and Rafael Campos, the defending champion.
The Port Royal course measures just over 6,800 yards and is the shortest on the PGA Tour.
Winds of 15–30 mph are expected and will impact scoring.

History

Historical Context

The PGA Tour was established in December 1968, evolving from the Professional Golfers' Association of America, which was founded in 1916. This shift arose from tensions over revenue distribution among tour players and club professionals. The PGA Tour now organizes numerous events, including the PGA Championship, which has significantly elevated the status of professional golf in the U.S. and worldwide.

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The 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship starts November 13, 2025, at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda.
The field includes 120 players, featuring Sahith Theegala and Rafael Campos, the defending champion.
The Port Royal course measures just over 6,800 yards and is the shortest on the PGA Tour.
Winds of 15–30 mph are expected and will impact scoring.

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