Chandler Blanchet and Kensei Hirata share the lead in Bermuda
Chandler Blanchet and Kensei Hirata of Japan lead the Butterfield Bermuda Championship after Friday's round, both posting 4-under 67 scores. Hirata, a rookie on the PGA Tour, had never shared the lead after any round in his debut season. Blanchet navigated a tricky lie on the 18th hole, turning a potential disaster into a birdie with a perfectly executed wedge shot.
Seamus Power, the 2022 Bermuda Championship winner, shot a bogey-free 64 and is now one shot behind the leaders. The wind at Port Royal is expected to be stronger than it has been throughout the week, making for a challenging final two rounds.
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