The Butterfield Bermuda Championship opens Thursday at Port Royal, with defending champion Adam Schenk seeking a repeat and rookie Ben James among the contenders. Golf Channel’s first-round broadcast begins at 1 p.m. ET, with a live stream available through Golfchannel.com and the Golf Channel App.

By the Numbers
  • TV coverage: 1–4 p.m. ET Thursday.
  • Round 1 tee times run from 6:35 a.m. to 12:44 p.m. ET.
  • Ben James has recorded 4 top-five finishes since turning pro this summer.
Yes, But

Schenk is back to defend his title, but James is the betting favorite, and a crowded field of players is looking to improve its PGA Tour status for next season.

What's Next

Round 1 begins Thursday morning, with Schenk teeing off at 6:57 a.m. ET from No. 10 and James starting at 12:11 p.m. ET from No. 10.

Bottom Line

For viewers, the key window is Golf Channel’s 1–4 p.m. ET broadcast; early starters will need to follow the tournament online before TV coverage begins.