{
  "id": 16237293,
  "title": "Chandler Blanchet and Kensei Hirata share the lead in Bermuda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/chandler-blanchet-and-kensei-hirata-share-the-lead-in-bermuda",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T22:37:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/golf/2026/10/23/chandler-blanchet-and-kensei-hirata-share-the-lead-in-bermuda"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Chandler Blanchet and Kensei Hirata share the lead at 4-under 67",
    "Hirata, rookie on PGA Tour, never shared lead before",
    "Seamus Power one shot behind leaders"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}