Justin Lower maintained his strong performance at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, shooting a 6-under 65 to secure a two-shot lead heading into the weekend. Despite challenging weather conditions at Port Royal, Lower showcased his skill with a series of birdies, including a remarkable streak of three consecutive birdies starting at the 12th hole. Lower expressed some frustration at not capitalizing on the par 5s but remained content with his overall performance.
Lower's impressive play has positioned him at 12-under 130, two strokes ahead of Robby Shelton and Ryan Moore, who are both striving to improve their FedEx Cup standings in the final events of the PGA Tour season. Shelton, in particular, is focused on giving his best effort after a challenging year marked by swing changes. Moore, who faced a similar situation last year, is determined to maintain his current form and secure his status for the upcoming season.
Notable performances also came from Kevin Kisner, who sits three shots behind the leader, and Sam Ryder, who delivered the low round of the day with an impressive display of 10 birdies. Egor Eroshenko made history as the first Russian to make the cut on the PGA Tour, adding to the tournament's diverse field of competitors.
As the competition intensifies, players are preparing for a demanding weekend with forecasts predicting more wind and rain at Port Royal. The cut will be finalized after the completion of the second round on Saturday morning, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
