Mario Lemieux’s son Austin will make his PGA Tour debut at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship after earning one of four spots in the final qualifier. The 30-year-old amateur says his game is trending up and he’s ready to measure it against top-level competition, despite likely wind and rain at Port Royal.

By the Numbers
  • Lemieux shot 66 in the qualifier; three other golfers also advanced.
  • He and fellow qualifiers Willie Mack III and Canadian Matt Anderson shot 6-under; medalist Adam Long finished at 8-under.
  • Lemieux tees off Thursday at 7:52 a.m. ET.
Yes, But

Lemieux has tournament experience, including a Minor League Golf Tour win, but remains an amateur and has made just one previous attempt to qualify for a PGA Tour event. He missed the cut in his 2024 Korn Ferry Tour start, so Bermuda will be a significant test.

State of Play
  • He has prepared by playing nine holes a day since arriving Sunday.
  • High winds and rain could make the course more challenging.
  • Lemieux has registered for PGA Tour Qualifying School, aiming to earn a full tour card through its three stages.
What's Next

He’ll play alongside Luke Clanton and Neal Shipley, hoping to manage the nerves and post a couple of strong scores. The debut will also give him a benchmark as he pursues a longer-term path to the PGA Tour.

Bottom Line

The headline is a famous hockey name, but Lemieux’s opportunity rests on his golf: Bermuda is his first chance to show whether his improving game can compete at the sport’s highest level.