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Golf: Sims & Smith Lead Local Qualifier
Michael Sims and Camiko Smith co-lead after posting 1-over par 72 following the first round of the 2021 local qualifier at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “Michael Sims and Camiko Smith co-lead after posting 1-over par 72 following the first round of the 2021 local qualifier at Port Royal Golf Course. The two-day event boasts a field... Read more of this article
Golf: Brian Morris Earns Sponsor Exemption
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced today [Oct 11] that it has extended the tournament’s first sponsor exemption to Brian Morris, who has terminal stage 4 brain cancer. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced today it has extended the tournament’s first sponsor exemption to Brian Morris, who will make... Read more of this article
Kim Swan Returns To Competitive Golf On Island
He was winning tournaments before many of the other entrants were even born, and at 64-years-old, Kim Swan is set to make his return to competitive golf tomorrow at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship PGA Tour local qualifier. He is among 23 local golfers aiming to qualify for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship PGA Tour event, with Mr. Swan –... Read more of this article
Golf: Local Qualifier Starts On Tuesday
The first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier will be held on Tuesday, October 12th and Wednesday, October 13th, with a final field of 23 players. A spokesperson said, “The stage is set for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Qualifier to go ahead on Tuesday, 12th & Wednesday, 13th October with a final field of 23... Read more of this article
Golf: Bermuda Championship Tickets On Sale
Daily general admission tickets for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship – which will be held from October 28 to 31 at the Port Royal Golf Course — are available online for $35. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has been granted a Letter of no objection by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport to host limited... Read more of this article
Golf: Championship Qualifier Players List
The list of local golf players who have registered to play in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Qualifier at Port Royal Golf Course on Tuesday, October 12th and Wednesday, October 13th has been released. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA], and tournament officials... Read more of this article
Mastercard Joins Golf Event As Founding Partner
Tournament officials announced today [Oct 4] that Mastercard has joined the Butterfield Bermuda Championship as a Founding Partner, with the new collaboration to bring exclusive opportunities to Butterfield Mastercard cardholders. A spokesperson said, “Tournament officials are delighted to announce today that Mastercard has joined the Butterfield... Read more of this article
Large Group Exemption Granted To PGA Golf
According to the most recent official notices, the PGA Tour Bermuda Championship golf event has been granted a Large Group Exemption, with the exemption conditions stating that SafeKey must be used, contact tracing details must be collected from all attendees and “masks must be worn indoors and outdoors by staff and patrons if 6 foot distancing... Read more of this article
Golfer Deletes Tweet After Being Badly ‘Ratioed’
A Twitter account that appears to belong to golfer Charlie Beljan has deleted a tweet which insulted Bermuda after he was completely ratioed — a term used for tweets that receive an extremely negative response — with the tweet being hammered by numerous Bermudians as well as some of the worldwide golfing community. There was a swift reaction... Read more of this article
Butterfield To Sponsor Bermuda Championship
The Bank of Butterfield will be sponsoring the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which is set to be held next month at the Port Royal Golf Course, offering a prize purse of $6.5 million. A spokesperson said, “The PGA Tour today announced that Butterfield, the leading, independent offshore bank and trust company headquartered in Bermuda, will... Read more of this article
2021 Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier
The 2021 Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier will be played on October 12th and 13th at the Port Royal Golf Course, with four Bermudian golfers to be offered qualifying spots to compete in the island’s third PGA TOUR event. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA], and tournament... Read more of this article
Black Golfers Week To Be Held In November
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with PGA Magazine and Ellison Consulting Group, will be hosting the inaugural Black Golfers Week from November 3-7. A spokesperson said, “As part of a new initiative to drive diversity in tourism and sporting events, Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with PGA Magazine and Ellison... Read more of this article
