Smotherman Wins PGA Bermuda Championship in Playoff

Austin Smotherman of the United States has won the PGA Tour Butterfield Bermuda Championship (total purse of $6 million) following a playoff.

Smotherman defeated Seamus Power of Ireland in a close playoff held on the 26th (local time) at the Port Royal Golf Course (par 71) in Southampton, Bermuda.

The tournament's fourth round was canceled due to high winds, leaving co-leaders Smotherman and Power tied at 16-under 197 after three rounds, leading to a playoff to determine the winner.

Smotherman, who won the Bank of Yuta Championship three weeks ago, added another victory to his record and received $1.08 million (approximately 1.43 billion won) in prize money.

He also climbed to 51st in the FedEx Cup standings, securing berths in two upcoming $20 million signature events held next year at Pebble Beach and Riviera.

In the playoff held on the 16th hole (par 3), the two players remained tied with pars through the first and second extra holes.

On the third extra hole, Smotherman hit his tee shot with an 8-iron to 4.5 meters from the hole and made par.

Power's tee shot became embedded in the rough to the left of the green, and he missed his par putt, settling for runner-up.

Though he missed out on the title, Power raised his FedEx Cup ranking to 68th, securing his PGA Tour card for next year, which is awarded to the top 100.

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