American Schenk battles winds to capture his first PGA title at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship
Adam Schenk has broken his lengthy PGA Tour duck in dramatic fashion, capturing the Butterfield Bermuda PGA Championship at the challenging Port Royal Golf Course. Battling swirling winds and mounting pressure, the American delivered the performance of his career to secure an emotional first win in his eighth season on Tour.
Coming into the week ranked outside the world’s top 200, Schenk’s victory was a monumental breakthrough. His season had been quiet, featuring only a handful of top-ten finishes, placing him in a precarious position on the FedEx Cup standings. However, the unique, often brutal, seaside test presented by the Port Royal course proved to be the stage for a career-defining week.
Schenk showed immense grit to navigate the famous Bermuda winds, often cited as the biggest obstacle to scoring low. He held his nerve throughout the final round, fending off a tight leaderboard that included several players fighting for their Tour cards. The triumph is not just a career milestone for the 33-year-old, but one of the most unlikely victories of the season, cementing his place on the PGA Tour for the foreseeable future and validating years of grinding effort.
Golf: 2-way tie heading into the final round of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship
Round-up of today’s action from the fairways at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship:
The second and third rounds of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship were completed today at Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton.
Round two resumed at 7:20 a.m. Saturday morning. It was suspended due to darkness at 5:27 p.m. Friday night with 6 players left on the course. The third round began at 8:20 a.m. after 70 players made the cut at even par.
Sunday is the Final Round Fueled by Rubis. Gates open to the public at 6:45 a.m. and the first tee time will be at 7:15 a.m.
Leaders in the Clubhouse
Adam Schenk and Braden Thornberry are tied for the lead at -12, 201. Schenk posted a third round 67, parring the front nine and scoring four birdies on the back. Thornberry carded a 69, with three birdies and three bogeys before an eagle on #17.
There is a four-way tie for second place. Takumi Kanaya, Adam Hadwin, Chandler Phillips and Max McGreevy are all one stroke back at -11, 202.
Two strokes back of the lead, at -10, 203, is Rikuya Hoshino.
It’s Not Over Until It’s Over
The leader after round three has gone on to win the Butterfield Bermuda Championship just twice in the previous six tournaments. Seamus Power (2022) and Rafael Campos (2024) were both co-leaders entering the final round.
Former Champs in the Field
Three former champions are competing this week. 2022 Champion Seamus Power is at -9, 69-68-67=204, and 2023 Champion Camilo Villegas finished at -4, 71-70-68=209. Defending Champion Rafael Campos finished at +1, 76-67=143 and missed the cut.
The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 22nd at Victoria Park in Hamilton
Full news statement:
The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter (BAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is excited to announce the return of its Annual Children’s Reading Festival (CRF) on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Victoria Park in Hamilton, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This year’s theme, “The Next Chapter,” emphasizes that the Children’s Reading Festival is more than free books—it’s about giving parents and families access to a wide range of literacy resources that support and encourage reading at home.
The Festival is designed to promote a lifelong love of reading among Bermuda’s children.
Every child in attendance—from birth to age 14—will receive a free book to take home.Parents can engage with local organizations and experts who will share tools, information and strategies to help children grow as confident readers and learners.
Children will have the opportunity to hear Bermudian authors and local celebrities share their favourite children’s stories in the Reading Pavilion. The Bermuda National Youth Library, The Reading Clinic, Speech and Language Services, and a host of other community partners will be on hand to provide valuable literacy support and resources.
Families can also enjoy creative arts stations, fun activities, face painting, and more in a festive, family-friendly environment.
“The Next Chapter represents our continued commitment to investing in the future of Bermuda’s youth,” said Shawnette Smith, President of the Bermuda Alumnae Chapter.
“By connecting families with literacy tools and resources, and by makingeading an engaging, joyful experience, we hope to inspire a new generation of readers and thinkers ready to write their own stories.”
The Children’s Reading Festival remains a highlight of the Bermuda Alumnae Chapter’s community outreach, blending education, fun, and empowerment for children and families across the island.
A busy day of football across the English leagues saw a mixed bag of results for Bermudian players, highlighted by a clean sheet for Nahki Wells’ Luton Town, a comfortable victory for Willie Clemons’ Leiston FC, and high drama resulting in a straight red card for Deniche Hill.
Nahki Wells and his Luton Town teammates were held to a scoreless draw by Rotherham United at Kenilworth Road. Despite Wells’ continued presence up front, the Hatters could not find the decisive goal, settling for a single point.
Meanwhile, Milan Butterfield and his Halesowen Town FC teammates played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against Spalding United FC at The Grove, sharing the spoils after a closely fought contest.
The most dramatic result came for Buxton United FC, featuring Bermudian Deniche Hill. The team showed immense resilience to fight back from a 2-0 deficit against Southport, drawing level at 2-2. However, the turning point arrived in the 66th minute when Southport was awarded a penalty. Hill was judged to have committed the foul in the area and was shown a straight red card, ending his match early. Southport converted the spot-kick to secure a narrow 3-2 victory.
Willie Clemons and his Leiston FC teammates secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Stamford AFC in their Southern Football League Central Premier match at the Flannery Stadium.
Kane Crichlow was an unused substitute as his Sutton United FC teammates picked up a clean sheet victory, defeating FC Halifax Town 2-0.
Justin Donawa and his Brackley Town side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Altrincham FC in their Enterprise National League battle at the J Davidson Stadium.
Joshua Joseph and his Cheadle Heath Nomads bowed out of the Edward Case Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Sandbach United.
The event will introduce the GAC, explain its mission, and invite the community to engage in open discussion about gender equity in Bermuda on November 24th
Full news statement from the Bermuda Government:
Originally scheduled for October, The Gender Affairs Council (GAC) inaugural public event was postponed due to Hurricane Melissa. The event, titled “Gender (Affairs Council): What is it?”, will now take place on Monday, November 24, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) training room. The event will introduce the GAC, explain its mission, and invite the community to engage in open discussion about gender equity in Bermuda.
Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, previously stated, “The establishment of the Gender Affairs Council marks an important step in our commitment to building a fairer and more inclusive Bermuda. This event is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the Council’s work and, more importantly, to share their own experiences and perspectives. Real progress on gender equity can only happen when the Government and the community work together.”
This gathering will provide the public with the opportunity to dive into meaningful conversations on urgent issues, including gender-based violence, sexual harassment and reproductive rights, mental health, and pay equity. Anyone passionate about advancing gender equity, or eager to play a role in shaping solutions that move Bermuda forward, should be part of this discussion.
The GAC’s mandate is to monitor and address issues affecting women and girls, men and boys, and LGBTQI+, gender-diverse, and non-binary individuals, with a focus on domestic violence, pay disparity, and workplace discrimination. Its work is guided by three pillars: legislation and policy, research and evaluation, and community engagement and education.
The outcomes of these conversations will directly support the GAC’s work by informing data collection, shaping advice to the Government, and strengthening how our community responds to gender-related issues. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to register at https://bit.ly/gacregistration and to share their perspectives through the community survey available at https://forms.gle/KfnuXKz5QKEzUwD78.
Police said a female passenger from the car was taken to hospital for treatment
Full news statement from the Bermuda Police Service:
Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, police and other first responders were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision involving a car and a minibus on South Road near the entrance to Southampton Princess in Southampton.
Details remain limited at this time. However, it is believed that a female passenger traveling in the car was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries that are considered potentially serious.
Preliminary information suggests that both vehicles were traveling in a westerly direction when the car slowed to navigate road construction.
The minibus reportedly struck the rear of the car. The minibus driver has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.
Motorists are advised to expect delays on South Road. Traffic diversions have been put in place at Horseshoe Road and Harbour View Drive.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is urged to contact police on 211 at the earliest opportunity.
Around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, police officers executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act, at a Pembroke Parish residence.
During the execution of the warrant, officers came into contact with a motorcar with four persons inside, parked nearby. The occupants were informed of the ongoing 315F stop-and-search operation for weapons.
A search of the vehicle was conducted, during which officers discovered a quantity of what is believed to be the controlled drug cocaine.
All four occupants of the vehicle were arrested and taken into custody. One of them was also found in possession of a knife
A fifth person was arrested after a quantity of drug, also believed to be cocaine, was discovered inside the residence at which the warrant was executed .
The suspects, all males,, are expected to appear before the courts in due course.
Both matters are now under investigation and no further information will be provided at this time.
Their role is to support the conservation of the Sargasso Sea’s high-seas ecosystem, said the Bermuda Government
New Sargasso Sea Commissioners. Photo: Sargasso Sea Commission
Full news statement:
The Government of Bermuda is pleased to announce the appointment of three experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission. Their role is to support the conservation of the Sargasso Sea’s high-seas ecosystem.
The three new Commissioners are: Professor Murray Roberts, a deep-sea ecologist, Elizabeth McLananhan, the former Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Dr Cassander Titley-O’Neal, Director of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands.
The appointment of these Commissioners expands the number of Sargasso Sea Commissioners from seven to eight.
The Government has championed the conservation of this iconic high seas area under the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea for over a decade.
The voluntary declaration brings together representatives from ten signatory governments and a panel of scientific expert Commissioners working in their independent capacities to strengthen the stewardship of the Sargasso Sea.
Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon. Jache Adams, JP, MP, stated: “The Sargasso Sea is located in the high seas, but the benefits of protecting this ecosystem extend to our inshore waters and our island.
“The Bermuda Government is proud to strengthen the stewardship of the Sargasso Sea through its support of the Commission’s work plan and role in appointing expert Sargasso Sea Commissioners.”
The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) was finalised in 2023 and now set to come into force in January 2026 provides new pathways to conservation for the Sargasso Sea.
The BBNJ agreement would allow for internationally legally binding marine protected areas to be established on the high seas for the first time.
Dr David Freestone, Executive Secretary of the Sargasso Sea Commission, commented: “The Sargasso Sea is already being held up as a premier site to pioneer the new conservation regime established by the 2023 UN BBNJ Agreement.
“With a robust science case now complete, we look forward to collaborating with Sargasso Sea stakeholders to create a conservation plan for the area, which could include a proposal for the conservation of the Sargasso Sea to the BBNJ COP.”
Funded by the Global Environment Facility and the French Facility for Global Environment, the Sargasso Sea Commission has recently completed a first draft socio-ecosystem diagnostic analysis (SEDA) for the Sargasso Sea.
This comprehensive scientific document lays out the ecological and economic importance of the Sargasso Sea, as well as the human pressures it faces.
It will form the factual basis for discussion of a strategic action programme (SAP) for the Sargasso Sea, which Sargasso Sea stakeholders will endorse.
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship brought the energy of the PGA Tour to the shores of Southampton Parish today, where world-class golf met the warmth and charm of island life.
On the second day of the four-day tournament, the atmosphere at Port Royal Golf Course was buzzing.
Kendal Trott spoke to attendees today about their experience.
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