Butterfield Junior Championship On Feb 12-15
Bermuda’s PGA Tour event will continue its partnership with the American Junior Golf Association [AJGA] to host the fourth annual Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship.
A spokesperson said, “Butterfield joins the event as a presenting sponsor advocating education in golf for talented junior golfers. The three-day tournament will be hosted at Port Royal Golf Course, home to the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, with a field comprised of 77 of the world’s top junior golfers.
“The American Junior Golf Association was founded in 1978 as a non-profit organization aiming to bring opportunity to talented and enthusiastic juniors hoping to make it as future professional sportsmen and women. The AJGA holds upwards of 130 events annually with varying field sizes, with over 7,000 juniors participating in monthly competitions providing a limitless opportunity for the aspiring next generation of professional PGA Tour golfers.”
“We are thrilled to be back in Bermuda for our fourth Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship,” says Director of Business Development at the AJGA, Patrick Cansfield. “The golfers and families love Bermuda, and this event continues to provide many opportunities for junior golfers around the world that are trying to earn college golf scholarships. We are excited to work once again with the Bermuda Tourism Authority, Butterfield and the Butterfield Bermuda Championship team.”
The spokesperson said, “The junior championship aims to grow the game of golf in Bermuda through its passionate, skillful youth players. A celebration of upcoming talent and ability is being showcased to spread interest and access to golf on the island for years to come.
“The tournament will be hosted at Port Royal Golf Course, home to the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, February 12-15. The full and final field will feature four Bermudian juniors, Darina Betschart, Oliver Betschart, John Bart, and Arman Newton.
“Media and spectators are encouraged to watch and support the next generation of professional golfers as they compete in Bermudas PGA Tour accredited golf course testing conditions. Visitors do not require a ticket to attend the event. Admission is free. Follow the championship social media accounts for news and updates.”
