Austin Smotherman beats Seamus Power in play-off to win delayed Bermuda Championship

American Austin Smotherman captured his second PGA Tour title on Monday, defeating Ireland's Seamus Power in a sudden-death play-off at the weather-delayed Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The tournament at Port Royal Golf Course was pushed into an extra day after heavy rain and strong winds disrupted play over the weekend. Smotherman, 29, closed with a final-round 69 to tie Power at 18-under-par, then parred the first extra hole while Power made bogey. The victory moves Smotherman to 29th in the FedExCup standings and secures his playing privileges through 2025. Power, seeking his third Tour win, was left to rue a missed short putt on the 72nd hole that would have sealed victory in regulation. The win is Smotherman's first since the 2021 Wyndham Championship and comes after a season of steady improvement, including three top-10 finishes. With the PGA Tour's fall schedule nearing its end, Smotherman's timely triumph boosts his chances of qualifying for the season-opening Sentry Tournament of Champions in January. For Power, the runner-up finish solidifies his position inside the top 50 of the world rankings as he heads into the final stretch of the year.