Butterfield Bermuda Championship Payout: Smotherman Earns $1.08M
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- Austin Smotherman earned $1.08 million for winning the Butterfield Bermuda Championship from a $6 million total purse.
- Runner-up Seamus Power collected almost $700,000 after losing in a sudden-death playoff.
- Every player who finished 16th or better took home a six-figure check.
Austin Smotherman's Monday playoff win at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship came with a $1.08 million payday, the winner's share of a $6 million purse that paid six figures to everyone who finished 16th or better.
How much did Seamus Power earn?
Power, who lost to Smotherman on the third playoff hole at Port Royal Golf Course, collected almost $700,000 as the runner-up. The tournament was reduced to 54 holes after Sunday's final round was canceled for high winds, leaving Smotherman and Power tied atop the leaderboard at 16-under and forced into a Monday morning playoff to decide the title.
| Finish | Player | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Smotherman | $1.08 million |
| 2 | Seamus Power | ~$700,000 |
What does the win mean for the FedEx Cup Fall standings?
Smotherman entered the week 52nd on the FedEx Cup Fall points list after his win last month at the Bank of Utah Championship, and this second victory in as many starts further secures his exempt status for the 2027 PGA Tour season. Power had entered 103rd.
Frequently asked questions
What was the total purse at the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship?
The tournament paid out a $6 million purse.
How much prize money did Austin Smotherman win?
Smotherman earned $1.08 million as champion.
Did everyone in the field get paid?
Every player who finished in a tie for 16th place or better earned a six-figure check.
- Austin Smotherman
- Seamus Power
- Butterfield Bermuda Championship
- PGA Tour
- prize money
- FedEx Cup Fall
