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BTA Release PGA Tour Economic Impact Report
The inaugural PGA TOUR Bermuda Championship in 2019 “generated an estimated $22.6 million in value for Bermuda, leading to a 320-percent return on investment, according to a new KPMG economic impact report,” the BTA said. “The event drove more than 2,000 visitors to the island and racked up almost three-million viewers on television,”... Read more of this article
Michael Dunkley: Spending $2.5M Is ‘Worrying’
“I am a keen supporter of golf, but to spend $2.5 million dollars in a very tight budget year, where taxpayers are struggling to meet commitments and no budget was allocated for the work it is very concerning and worrying,” Michael Dunkley said regarding the cost to prepare the Port Royal Golf Course for the Bermuda Championship. Mr. Dunkley... Read more of this article
PGA Tour: Lee Makes Bermuda Cedar Trophy
Brendon Todd became the first winner of the inaugural Bermuda Championship last Sunday, with the official trophy of the PGA Tour event a Bermuda Cedar Trophy made by Bermudian carpenter Clarence Benjamin Lee. Mr Todd, who birdied nine of his first 11 holes of the day, finished at 24-under and claimed the $US 540,000 winner’s share and 300 FedExCup... Read more of this article
Photos: PGA Tour Bermuda Championships
Bermuda Championship, Bermuda’s first official PGA Tour event has concluded with Brendon Todd winning by shooting a nine-under-par 62 to go -24 under for the tournament. Todd won by four strokes over Harry Higgs. Hank Lebioda finished tied for third after shooting a 63 on the Port Royal Golf Course to finish -18. Aaron Wise, as well as Brian Gay,... Read more of this article
Brendon Todd Wins Bermuda Championship
[Written by Don Burgess] Brendon Todd won the Bermuda Championship in style as he tied the course record by shooting a nine-under-par 62 to go -24 under for the tournament. Todd won by four strokes over Harry Higgs. Hank Lebioda finished tied for third after shooting a 63 on the Port Royal Golf Course to finish -18. Aaron Wise and Brian Gay were also... Read more of this article
Golf: Bermuda Championship Round Three
[Written by Don Burgess] Harry Higgs shot a six-under, 65 to take control of the Bermuda Championship heading into the final round. The American is now 17 under and leads compatriot Brendon Todd by two strokes. Moving up to a joint tie for third at -14, are Bo Hoag and Brian Gay. First-round leader Scottie Scheffler, who set a new Port Royal Golf Course... Read more of this article
PGA Tour Bermuda Championships Continues
[Written by Don Burgess] American Brendon Todd moved to a three-way tie top of the Bermuda Championship by shooting an eight under par in the second round at Port Royal Golf Course. The Pittsburgh native is now -11 after two rounds tied with first-day leader Scottie Scheffler and Harry Higgs. Graphic courtesy of the Bermuda Championships Todd had... Read more of this article
Bermuda Championship Weekend Tee Times
The Bermuda Championship and the PGA Tour have announced a two-tee start for the weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Championship and the PGA Tour have announced a two-tee start for the weekend. Tee times are scheduled for 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 2 and 9:30 AM on Sunday, November 3. Gate & Public Parking Shuttle Times “Gates will... Read more of this article
Bermuda Championship Offers Spectator Tips
The Bermuda Championship has provided information that will help spectators prepare for the event. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Championship gates are officially open. Bermuda’s first official PGA Tour event is happening October 31 to November 3 at Port Royal Golf Course. The following information will help spectators prepare for this year’s... Read more of this article
15-Year-Old Kenny Leseur Set For PGA Debut
At only 15-years-old, Bermuda’s Kenny Leseur is the youngest in the field at the PGA Tour event set to kick off this week. The island’s first official PGA Tour event at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, with a purse of $3,000,000, presents a massive opportunity for Kenny and the four other local players in the field. Kenny earned a sponsor... Read more of this article
$500 For Each Birdie By Each Bermudian
Mr. Malcolm Gosling — President & CEO of Goslings International — announced today the founding of the Birdies for Bermudians program, in conjunction with the inaugural Bermuda Championship. “The brand Goslings Rum, The Spirit of Bermuda, has pledged $500 for each birdie posted by each Bermudian in the Bermuda Championship, $1000... Read more of this article
Profiles Of Bermudians Competing In PGA Tour
The Bermuda Championship PGA Tour organisers highlighted the five Bermudians in the field, including Daniel Augustus, Jarryd Dillas, Kenny Leseur, Michael Sims, and Dwayne Pearman, sharing some details surrounding their golfing experience, including the fact that Kenny Leseur — who is only 15-years-old — will be the fourth-youngest player... Read more of this article
