The 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship arrives at a crucial moment on the PGA Tour calendar – a late-season surge for players fighting for status, pride and big payday. Set at the scenic Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda, this event offers drama, world-class golf and a shot at redemption.
Players
This week’s field includes a mix of seasoned winners and players perched on the razor’s edge of Tour security.
- Among the notable names: Michael Brennan, the highest-ranked player in the field at around No. 40 in the world.
- Past champions such as Rafael Campos (2024) aim to defend their crown.
- And players near the FedEx Cup cut-line, like Max McGreevy (No. 100) and Kevin Yu (No. 60), will view this as a must-perform week.
Schedule and tee times
The tournament runs from Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Selected tee times (Round 1)
6:00 a.m. ET: Ryo Hisatsune / Max McGreevy / Hayden Springer
6:33 a.m. ET (Tee No. 10): Michael Brennan / Rafael Campos / Sahith Theegala
TV and streaming schedule
Thursday & Friday: 1-4 p.m. ET on Golf Channel
Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ET on Golf Channel
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET on Golf Channel
Streaming: via the NBC Sports App and NBC Sports online platforms.
Where to watch and key info
Golf fans have multiple viewing options – whether you’re catching it live on TV or streaming on the go. Golf Channel handles the main coverage, and the NBC Sports App provides flexible access.
Additional highlights:
The event’s purse is $6 million, with the winner’s share approximately $1.08 million.
The venue: Port Royal Golf Course – a par-71, 6,828-yard layout that demands precision and reward risk-taking.
As one of the final stops of the season, this championship carries weight beyond the trophy. Players are not just vying for a win – they’re fighting to secure their Tour cards, earn FedEx Cup points and lock in status for 2026.
Moreover, the unique venue and late-season timing add intrigue: tricky Bermudian winds, a challenging back nine and the pressure of a dwindling calendar make this an event worth watching.
This year’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship may look serene on the surface – turquoise waters, island breeze, beautiful course – but under that façade is tension, career-defining moments and high stakes. Whether you’re a golf purist, a fantasy player or simply someone looking for compelling sport, this is one to mark on your calendar.
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