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Photos & Results: 2022 APGA Tour Golf Event
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship APGA Tour event got underway at the Port Royal Golf Course, Joseph Hooks shot an opening round 4-under par to lead Ryan Alford and Marcus Byrd by 2 strokes. Damian Palanyandi leads the Bermuda players after his round of 2-over par 73 and finds himself T11th, while Oliver Betschart is T13th after his first round 3-over... Read more of this article
Bermuda Quartet To Play In Golf Event
Four Bermuda golfers will compete in the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship at Port Royal Golf Course tomorrow [Oct 11]. Cory DeSilva, Oliver Betschart, Camiko Smith and Damian Palanyandi will be up against 17 of the APGA Tour’s top players at the two-day invitational, which features 36 holes and is the first international event... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermudians Qualify For Golf Event
Bermudian golfers Michael Sims, Jarryd Dillas and Nicholas Jones have qualified for the 2022 Butterfield Bermuda Championship. A spokesperson said, “They will now prepare to compete in Bermuda’s PGA TOUR event at Port Royal Golf Course, October 27-30. “The 36-hole Local Qualifier concluded at Port Royal Golf Course with Michael Sims,... Read more of this article
Photos: Butterfield Bermuda Championship Qualifier
The first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier took place at the Port Royal Golf Course. Chaka DeSilva shot a 1-over par 72 to lead at the conclusion of the first round, while four players ended the day one stroke back. Arriek Douglas, Christian Collins, Jarryd Dillas, and Michael Sims all shot a first round 2-over par 73 to... Read more of this article
Golf Event Moves To Digital Format, QR Codes
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is moving from paper tickets, pairing guides, and course maps to a digital format, “reducing paper waste significantly.” The Butterfield Bermuda Championship said, “2022 sees the move from paper tickets, pairing guides and course maps to a digital format. All mentioned will be accessible via a smartphone... Read more of this article
Bermuda Championship Partners With Aspen
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has partnered with Aspen Bermuda Limited to deliver an “impactful sustainability program.” A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has announced a newfound partnership with Aspen Bermuda Limited for 2022 in their quest to move closer to a more sustainable future for Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Golf Championship & Mastercard Partnership
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced the continuation of its partnership with Mastercard ahead of the official PGA TOUR event returning to Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton, Bermuda, October 27th-30th. A spokesperson said, “The partnership will see new activations at the event itself and exclusive opportunities made available to Butterfield... Read more of this article
PGA Golf Local Qualifier Set For October
The Local Qualifier for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship and Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship will take place on October 4 and October 5, 2022. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA], and tournament officials are pleased to announce the dates of the Local Qualifier... Read more of this article
Golf Championship Tickets On Sale On Sept 12
Tickets to the 2022 Butterfield Bermuda Championship will go on sale Monday, 12th September via the official tournament website and “the public is encouraged to act quickly as access to upgraded tickets are anticipated to sell out.” Danielle Baiunco, Tournament Director says “This year, the tournament will open its gates to welcome a crowd... Read more of this article
Birdies For Charity Partners With 40 Charities
With two months to go until the 2022 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, the Birdies for Charity program has already partnered with more than 40 local charities as it continues its fundraising drive. A spokesperson said, ““Members of the public who wish to support a range of worthy causes can see their charitable contributions go further by using... Read more of this article
Golf: New APGA Championship Event To Be Held
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced the introduction of a new annual event, the Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship, in conjunction with the Advocates Professional Golf Association [APGA] and the PGA TOUR. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship, the first international event of its kind, will be hosted at the... Read more of this article
Kim Swan Gets Sponsor Exemption For PGA Golf
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced today it has extended the tournament’s first sponsor exemption to Kim Swan, who will make his Butterfield Bermuda Championship debut, which returns to Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, October 27-30. A spokesperson said, “One of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship objectives is to continue to... Read more of this article
Registration Open For Golf Volunteer Program
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship’s BF&M Volunteer Programme for adults and juniors is now accepting online applications. A spokesperson said, “The tournament returns for its fourth year from October 24th – 30th at Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton. “Over 500 volunteers will be required to fill positions on 17 committees, ranging from... Read more of this article
PGA Golf Event To Be Stand-Alone In 2022
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship – which will be held at the Port Royal Golf Course in October – will be a stand-alone event again in 2022, with the organisers noting they ”welcome the adjustments and additional international exposure that this brings. ” A spokesperson said, “Following this week’s announcement... Read more of this article
Bermuda Championship Raises Over $645,000
The 2021 Butterfield Bermuda Championship has generated more than half a million dollars for 47 local nonprofits raising a total of $646,729. A spokesperson said, “The figure makes the official PGA TOUR event one of the island’s single most successful charitable fundraising efforts since the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. “The Birdies for Charity... Read more of this article
Video: Golf Today Features Brian Morris
Golf Today featured Bermudian Brian Morris who made his PGA Tour debut at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship held last week at the Port Royal Golf Course. Over 100 golfers took part in the tournament, and Brian Morris was one of the most popular in the field, with the Bermudian golfer earning loud applause as he made his debut at Port Royal. Mr Morris... Read more of this article
