American Adam Schenk wins his first PGA Tour title at the Bermuda Championship, battling 40 mph winds to secure a one-stroke victory
ADAM SCHENK captured his first US PGA Tour title by winning the Bermuda Championship in challenging conditions.
The 33-year-old American battled through winds gusting up to 40 mph during Sunday’s final round at Port Royal.
Schenk fired a level par 71 to finish 72 holes on 12-under 272 for a one-stroke victory over countryman Chandler Phillips.
“I can’t believe it’s over,” Schenk said. “It seemed like it was the longest day ever but it also seems like it just started.”
He sank a clutch five-foot par putt at the 18th hole after firing his approach over the green.
“To see one go in was something I’ll never forget,” Schenk added about his winning putt.
The world number 246 had previously finished second at the 2023 Colonial, losing in a playoff to Emiliano Grillo.
Schenk sank an eight-foot birdie putt at the par-four fifth but made bogey at the par-four 15th to maintain a slim lead.
He missed a six-foot birdie putt at the par-five 17th but managed to secure victory with his final putt.
“I’ve been working really hard,” Schenk said. “I knew I could win. It was just a matter of executing each shot.”
Japan’s Takumi Kanaya shared third on 274 with Americans Max McGreevy, Vince Whaley, Alex Smalley and Frankie Capan. – AFP
