Novak and Campos hold a one shot lead in third round of Butterfield Open

The third round of the 2024 Butterfield Bermuda Championship has been completed. at Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton. The second round was completed this morning and after the cut and regrouping, the third round was conducted. The field of 75 players, cut from 120, are playing for a $6.9 million purse and the champion will receive $1.252 million and 500 FedExCup points.

The Championship Round will begin Sunday morning with the first tee time set for 7:43 a.m.

Leaders in the Clubhouse

 Andrew Novak and Rafael Campos are tied for the lead at -16 heading into Sunday. Both posted a 62 in the third round, one off the record (which was tied by Wesley Bryan today). Novak started his round tying the tournament record for low front nine with a 29. He ended with nine birdies and no bogeys. Campos, also fired a bogey-free round with nine birdies.

 Second round leader Justin Lower is one stroke back at -15. 198 after rounds of 65-65-68. He was tied for the lead, but a bogey on 18 ended his day to push him back.

In fourth place at -13, is Bryan, on the strength of tying the course and tournament record with a 61. He posted a bogey free round with two eagles and six birdies. Starting on #10, he opened with 29 on the back to tie the tournament record for low back nine score.

Tied for fifth place at -12 are Sam Ryder, Troy Merritt and Lucas Glover.

Former Champs in the Field

Three champions are in the field. Defending Champion Camilo Villegas is at -7, 206, while 2022 Champion Seamus Power is -3, 210. Inaugural Champion Brendon Todd is at -1, 212.

Keeping the Streak Alive

Russell Knox, -2, 211, became the only player who has played in, and also who made the cut, in all six editions of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. He and 2020 Champion Brian Gay were the only two players to achieve that each of the first five years.

Pairings Guide

The public has access to a free digital pairings guide, available at www.butterfieldbdachampionship.com. The Official Butterfield Bermuda Championship Pairings Guide is inclusive of daily pairings, course map, schedule of events and more.

Stay Hydrated

Attendees are allowed to bring any empty refillable personal water container with them to the course. Water stations are positioned throughout the golf course. In addition, concession stands will also serve drinks in a reusable cup rather than single-use plastic cups.

Dress Code

It is suggested that guests dress comfortably for the conditions and the weather. Denim and t-shirts are strongly discouraged.

Tickets

Tickets are available on the tournament website at www.butterfieldbdachampionship.com.

•The Goslings Club presented by Mastercard tickets allowsaccess into the Goslings Club just off the 10th cart path with prime views of the 13th green, and the tournament grounds. Complimentary dark n stormy and lunch is included with each ticket purchase.

  • The Overlook presented by EY is ideally situated between the 9th and 18th green, this open-air shared venue offers abundant views of golf and reserved seating.
  • Digicel Business Ocean Club tickets allows access into The Digicel Business Ocean Club and the tournament grounds. Private restrooms and all-inclusive food and beverage service.
  • General Admission Tickets – provide access to the tournamentgrounds. Each ticket is day specific. All spectators will require a ticket for entry, youth fifteen (15) and under may enter on an accompanying adult ticket. Fans will have access to new public seating area on 18thgreen and the Family Zone presented by Butterfield & Mastercard, located between the 16th and 17th holes. Concession stands will be available on holes 14/18 and 16/17.

 Parking

Valet Parking – Passes provide access to the Port Royal Golf Course.Each parking pass is designated by day and may only be used on thedate specified on the parking pass. Please put the Lot V parking passon your dashboard for ease of access through the security checkpointat the main entrance of Port Royal Golf Course. From Lot V, guest’svehicles will be valeted to an offsite lot. When ready to leave thecourse, return to Port Royal Golf Course parking lot and your vehicle will be returned. Bikes may also be valeted, please display your valet parking pass in a visible location for ease of entry at middle road.

General Parking by Car or Electric Vehicle – Free parking isavailable at the White Hill Field lot located off of Middle Road.Guests will then board the complimentary shuttle which will runcontinuously to and from Port Royal Golf Course.

General Parking by Bike – Free parking is available at Death ValleyField. Guests will then walk directly into the tournament mainentrance off the Port Royal Golf Course hole 2.

For the latest Butterfield Bermuda Championship information, visit http://www.butterfieldbdachampionship.com.

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