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Minister Darrell Appears On The Greg Hill Show
“Bermuda is built on hospitality. We are proud of the uniqueness of our heritage. And we boast an array of cultural and sporting events which are all aimed at enticing visitors to our shores,” said the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Owen Darrell during an appearance, on May 9th, as a guest on The Greg Hill Show talk radio. A Government... Read more of this article
2024 Brian Morris ‘One Love’ Tournament Results
The 2024 Brian Morris “One Love” Tournament — which was a fundraiser for the Friends of Hospice — saw 20 teams compete at the Ocean View Golf Course. The foursome of Andrew Trott-Francis, Roger Brangman, Damien Palanyandi, and George O’Brien Jr. had a score of 17-under par to win by one stroke ahead of Clint Graham, Garrett... Read more of this article
Augustus & Jones Conclude On APGA Tour
Daniel Augustus and Nicholas Jones were both back in action at the Port St. Lucie Golf Club Dye Course for the second round of the APGA Tour event in Florida. Augustus finished T23rd after a second round even par 72 to finish at 5-over par, Jones shot a second round 3-over par 75 to finish 40th with an overall score of 153. Augustus in his second round... Read more of this article
Golf Fundraiser For Amber’s Wings Charity
A charity golf tournament was recently held to raise funds for Amber’s Wings – which assists the island’s under-resourced youth through the transformative power of animals – at Port Royal Golf Course. Amber’s Wings was launched this year by Heidi Michelsen, who lost her 16-year-old daughter, Amber Bridges, in a road crash on South Road, Southampton,... Read more of this article
Golf: Augustus & Jones Compete On APGA Tour
Daniel Augustus and Nicholas Jones took to Port St. Lucie Golf Club Dye Course for the first round of the APGA tour event in Florida. Augustus came off the course T29th after a first round 5-over par 77, while Jones shot an opening round 6-over par 76 and is T34th. Augustus shot 2 birdies, 10 pars, 5 bogies, and 1 double bogey, and Jones carded 1 birdie,... Read more of this article
Palanyandi Wins Goslings Moongate Tour
Damian Palanyandi won round three of the 2024 Goslings Moongate Tour at the Ocean View Golf Course. Palanyandi shot a 1-over par 71 to win by one stroke ahead of Dwayne Pearman, there was a three-way tie for third place, as Oliver Betschart, Chaka DeSilva, and Oliver Pitcher all shot 3-over par 73. Goslings Moongate Tour 2024 Round Three Leaderboard 71... Read more of this article
BGA & Golf Foundation Launch Operation 36
The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] and The Bermuda Golf Foundation unveiled the launch of the Operation 36 program. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], the National Sport Governing Body for golf and The Bermuda Golf Foundation [Charity #141] are delighted to announce the launch of the Operation 36 program at Port Royal Golf... Read more of this article
Augustus Finishes T12th On Moonlight Tour
Daniel Augustus finished T12th competing on the Moonlight Tour. Playing at the par 72, 6853 yard Legends Golf & Country Club, the Bermudian golfer shot an even round 72. Brendon Doyle won the round shooting a 5-under par 67. Related Stories Augustus & Jones Conclude On APGA Tour In-House Expertise Improves Practice Facility Cedarberry Bowl... Read more of this article
Leseur & Butler Win Butler Spring Invitational
Kenny Leseur and his Butler University men’s golf teammates finished joint winners of the Don Benbow Butler Spring Invitational. The final round was canceled due to overnight rain and the day’s forecast. The scores from the opening day’s 36 holes at Highland Golf Club was the final results for the tournament. Butler and Purdue Fort Wayne... Read more of this article
Leseur & Butler Lead Don Benbow Invitational
Kenny Leseur and his Butler University men’s golf teammates are tied for the lead after the opening day of the Don Benbow Butler Spring Invitational. Butler and Purdue Fort Wayne both finished the opening 36 holes at two-under 558. That is one shot better than Indian Hills. There are 14 teams in the field. Nick Piesen of Indiana holds the 36-hole... Read more of this article
Golf Event Generates $1.1M In Charitable Impact
The 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, in collaboration with Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and Butterfield, announced “the 2023 tournament generated over $1.1 million in charitable impact.” A spokesperson said, “This total was achieved through a combination of different initiatives, including the Butterfield Bermuda Championship... Read more of this article
Photos: Summerhaven Trust Golf Tournament
The Summerhaven Trust held their fourth annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 6th at the Ocean View Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “Amidst blustery unpredictable weather conditions, the event was deemed a great success. The format of the tournament was Captain’s Choice followed by a lunch and prize presentation. “The event... Read more of this article
Golf: Bermuda Amateur Match Play Postponed
The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] has postponed the Bermuda Amateur Match Play Championships. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA] regrets to announce the postponement of The Bermuda Amateur Match Play Championships, originally scheduled for April 12th – 14th. Due to unforeseen external variables beyond our control,... Read more of this article
In-House Expertise Improves Practice Facility
[Written by Oscar Riley] Maintaining high standards is one important aspect of hosting a PGA Tour event – while it is certainly demanding – our staff’s level of expertise has been greatly enhanced working to meet the mandate of world class agronomists. We appreciate Mr. Mark Johnson, the Head Agronomist for the PGA Tour, who recently... Read more of this article
Cedarberry Bowl Golf Tournament Results
Oliver Betschart won the 3-day Cedarberry Bowl Golf Tournament Blue Division, while Darina Betschart won the Red Division, and Freddie James Jones won the 9-Hole Red Division. Oliver Betschart shot a 3-round 2-over par 212, with Arman Newton finishing second with a total of 237, and Sa-Qui Robinson finished third at 269. Darina Betschart shot 248, with... Read more of this article
Kim Swan Relives Historic 1979 Golf Victory
Kim Swan is revisiting his historic 1979 victory that saw him lead Troy University to victory in the Northeast Louisiana Intercollegiate at Chenault Park Golf Course in Monroe, Louisiana. A spokesperson said, “When Kim Swan led Troy University to victory in the Northeast Louisiana Intercollegiate at Chenault Park Golf Course in Monroe, Louisiana,... Read more of this article
