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Video: BNV With Swan, Lambert & Belanger
Well known local golfer Kim Swan, Steven Lambert and Tournament Director of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Justin Belanger will be joining Bernews at 7.00pm this evening [Oct 24] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the duo set to discuss the upcoming golf event. The Butterfield Bermuda Championship event — which... Read more of this article
McDowell, Glover, Dufner & Willett To Compete
With the Butterfield Bermuda Championship returning next week for its third event, tournament officials have announced additional players schedule to appear. The field of 132 will include five major champions as previously announced 2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed is joined by Graeme McDowell, Lucas Glover, Jason Dufner, and Danny Willett. Justin Belanger,... Read more of this article
Golf: 125 Additional Tickets Now Available
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced the addition of 125 general admission tickets per day for Friday, October 29, Saturday, October 30, and Sunday, October 31. The previously sold-out rounds will now welcome additional spectators as the Championship has been granted an exemption extension by the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport for the... Read more of this article
Past Winners Set To Take Part In 2021 Golf Event
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship will begin welcoming some of the best golfers in the world to Bermuda in one week, and tournament officials are excited to announce player commitments for the third annual event, which returns October 28 to 31 to Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. A spokesperson said, “The field of 132 will include 2020 champion,... Read more of this article
Kim Swan Reflects On Port Royal Golf Course
As the PGA Tour Butterfield Bermuda Championship approaches, Kim Swan, Chairman of Government Golf Courses, has reflected on the impact of golf in Bermuda and the history of Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “On the eve of the PGA Tour Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Kim Swan, Chairman of Government Golf Courses reflects on the huge impact... Read more of this article
Golf: Only Thursday & Friday Tickets Available
Only Thursday and Friday general admission tickets remain available for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which will be held on October 28 to 31 at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “Fans are encouraged to act quickly to purchase their tickets for the third annual Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The PGA Tour event, which is being... Read more of this article
Bermuda Players Qualify For Championship
Michael Sims, Camiko Smith, Chaka DeSilva, and Damian Palanyandi have qualified for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. A spokesperson said, “Four Bermudians have secured their spot in the 2021 Butterfield Bermuda Championship field as the 36-hole local qualifier concluded today at Port Royal Golf Course. Brian Morris, announced earlier this... Read more of this article
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
