Austin Smotherman Beats Seamus Power in Playoff to Win Butterfield Bermuda Championship

Austin Smotherman edged out Ireland's Seamus Power in a sudden-death playoff to capture the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course, securing back-to-back PGA Tour victories. The American, who won his maiden title just a week earlier, held his nerve in challenging, weather-affected conditions to deny Power a second Bermuda crown. Smotherman's triumph marks a remarkable rise for the 30-year-old, who entered the fall swing without full status and now locks up his PGA Tour card through 2026. For Power, the runner-up finish is another strong result in a season that has seen the Waterford native climb back inside the world's top 50. The playoff capped a dramatic final round that was delayed multiple times by heavy rain and gusting winds, testing the field's patience and shot-making. Smotherman's winning putt from inside six feet sealed the deal, earning him a $1.17 million winner's check and 500 FedExCup points. The victory also propels him into the top 10 of the FedExCup Fall standings, strengthening his position for early-season signature events. With the PGA Tour's fall schedule winding down, Smotherman's hot hand makes him a player to watch heading into 2025.