Power: Easier chasing a second than winning a first

Seamus Power believes his experience in already having won on the PGA Tour was a significant factor in capturing yesterday's Butterfield Bermuda Championship.

The 35-year-old battled through windy conditions at the Port Royal Golf course to record a one-shot victory over Belgium's Thomas Detry.

It was far from a flawless final round of 70 - "I did just enough," he admitted afterwards - but a significant factor as far as the Waterford native was concerned was his maiden success on Tour, his victory at the Barbasol Championship last year.

Asked whether the challenge is greater in seeking a first title win, or chasing the second, Power said: "I thought it was a little easier today. It’s never going to be easy, but I certainly felt very comfortable, right from the get-go

"My first three shots on the first hole were three of my nicer shots this week, and showed I was in a very good place mentally.

"It was even a little easier down the stretch - even though I didn’t play that way - I felt more comfortable. Knowing you have done it before helps.

"I knew I had a chance at the 12th tee. I felt a little more experienced having played here before, I thought it would stand to me and it just about did in the end."

It adds another chapter to the Irish successes in 2021, with Rory McIlroy [Canadian Open, Tour Championship, CJ Cup], Shane Lowry [BMW PGA Championship], Padraig Harrington [three wins on PGA Champions Tour] and Leona Maguire [LPGA Drive On Championship] all in the winner’s enclosure, as well as runner-up finishes and some eye-catching performances in major championships.

Power, who competed in major championships for the first time this year, finishing in the top-15 in both the PGA Championship and US open, says Irish golf is on