Another gusty weekend forecasted for windiest stop on PGA Tour
Remember last year’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship, when wind gusts pushed 40 mph on Sunday and Adam Schenk was basically chipping balls around Port Royal en route to victory? We could see a repeat of that.
The upcoming PGA Tour event at Port Royal is set to bring howling winds, reminiscent of last year's Butterfield Bermuda Championship. This weekend's forecast predicts gusty conditions, with sustained winds averaging around 15 mph, but gusts soaring into the low 20s on Thursday and Friday. However, the real challenge awaits on the weekend when winds are expected to reach 20-25 mph during the day, and 25-30 mph gusts in the evening.
Adding to the weather woes, there's a 70% chance of rain on Saturday morning, with scattered showers likely to persist into the afternoon. On Sunday, the likelihood of rainfall jumps to 80% by the afternoon, while wind speeds intensify to 23-28 mph, with gusts up to 30-35 mph.
Golf data analyst Rick Gehman has pointed out that Port Royal has been the windiest PGA Tour stop since 2018, averaging 15.2 mph - 1.4 mph more than Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico. The field boasts a mix of seasoned pros and rising stars. Notable contenders include Austin Smotherman, who secured a victory a few weeks ago in Utah and holds the second highest world ranking among the competitors at No. 66. Meanwhile, rookie Ben James, ranked No. 85 globally, will also be in action.
Moreover, several top amateurs are expected to participate, including junior sensation Miles Russell, college golf stars Kihei Akina from BYU and Jay Leng from Stanford, as well as Mason Howell representing Georgia and Rudy Sautron from Tennessee.
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