Blanchet rides pair of eagles to first-round lead in Bermuda Championship

Chandler Blanchet made a pair of eagles to post his best score of the year -- a 9-under 62 -- on Thursday.

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Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:29 PM

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Chandler Blanchet carded a 9-under 62 to take the first-round lead at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Blanchet made two eagles and six birdies to hold a one-shot advantage over four players.
Ben Kohles, Corey Conners, Danny Walker, and Ben Silverman are tied for second place at 8-under.

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Chandler Blanchet recorded a 9-under 62, his best score of the year, to secure a one-shot lead following the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Playing at Port Royal, Blanchet recorded two eagles and six birdies alongside a single bogey to finish atop the leaderboard.

Blanchet sits one stroke ahead of Ben Kohles, Corey Conners, Danny Walker, and Ben Silverman. Currently ranked No. 114 in the FedEx Cup Fall standings, Blanchet is pursuing a position inside the top 100 to secure full PGA Tour status for the 2027 season.

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Blanchet rides pair of eagles to first-round lead in Bermuda Championship

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