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Oliver Betschart Set For Jnr Orange Bowl
[Written by Stephen Wright] Teenage golfer Oliver Betschart is gearing up for the Junior Orange Bowl International Championship at Biltmore Golf Course in Miami, Florida. The championship runs from Friday [January 3] to Monday [January 6]. Betschart’s participation in the annual event marks the 50th anniversary of the first meeting between Kim Swan,... Read more of this article
Cactus And Kim Swan Launch Golf Initiative
Kim Swan, the island’s most decorated golfer, and Cactus Ltd, a local tech firm, have partnered to help introduce golf to students at two public schools. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Port Royal Golf Course, James Robinson, the chief executive for Cactus and former golf student of Swan, donated to junior golf development. It was agreed... Read more of this article
Kim Swan Celebrated By Troy University
Troy University has celebrated the achievements of alumnus Kim Swan, a Bermudian Parliament member and a trailblazer in the island’s golf legacy. Swan was recently honoured with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bermuda Tourism Authority in recognition of his contributions to the sport. “Swan, who was named Most Valuable Player... Read more of this article
BTA: ‘Celebrating The Shared Legacy In Golf’
The Butterfield Bermuda PGA Tour Championship ”concluded with historic moments celebrating the shared legacy of Bermuda and the Caribbean in golf,” the BTA said. A spokesperson said, “The Honourable Kim Swan, JP MP was awarded the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]. His award presentation... Read more of this article
Column: Kim Swan On Fairmont Southampton
[Opinion column written by Kim Swan] We stand at a pivotal moment in Bermuda’s journey toward progress, prosperity and fairness for all. Ground has been broken on the long-awaited redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton Princess—a project that represents more than just construction. It is a powerful symbol of renewal, one that promises to create... Read more of this article
Camiko Smith Starts Strong In Championships
[Written by Kim Swan] The Bermuda Triangle Contingent all came out firing on all cylinders firing each Eagles and birdies in the early morning completion of Day to put themselves in position to make the cut going into the final round. Camiko Smith lead the way making birdies on holes eight and nine to conclude his round with an outstanding two under... Read more of this article
Jones & West Aim For Flawless Play On Day 2
[Written by Kim Swan] Nick Jones and Eric West are both mindful that they played well enough to be within the cut line – save and except for costly intermittent lapses – that leaves them both having to play flawless for their next 21 holes to have a realistic chance of making the cut. Nick Jones was positioned well after his first 9 holes... Read more of this article
Local Players In Butterfield Championships
[Written by Kim Swan] PGA Tour Butterfield Bermuda Championship – Camiko Smith inside Cut Line – Darkness Stops Play On an extremely windy day at Port Royal less 29 players were able to shoot 68 or lower and when you consider that all of the three Par 5’s are reachable in two shots to the modern PGA Tour Player the efforts of our local... Read more of this article
Kim Swan Reflects On Serving As Chairman
For the past three years Kim Swan, Junior Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport has served as Chairman of the Bermuda Government Golf Courses [Port Royal & Ocean View] until September 4th, 2024. “The former PGA European Tour member had been on medical leave since July 11th and Deputy Chairman Vincent Hollinsid presided over the golf... Read more of this article
Column: Lost Ring Finds Missing Golf Links
[Column written by Kim Swan] In 1895 Surgeon Major Creagh, A.M.S. Boaz offered a reward for the return of a precious ring lost in Ireland Island where The Royal Naval Dockyard was located. We are not sure if Surgeon Major Creagh found the the precious stone, but, because of his description, 129 years later we have found evidence that the British military... Read more of this article
Column: Bermuda A Golf Hub Since The 1800s
[Column written by Kim Swan] Over a century ago, Bermuda emerged as a golf destination, enhancing its tourism by drawing influential figures and establishing numerous golf courses since the 1800s. Bermuda, with the most golf courses per square mile of any country, came about because the desirability of Bermuda as a golf mecca was identified over 100... Read more of this article
Column: Swan On St. George’s Island & More
[Column written by Kim Swan] We are celebrating the birth of golf in Bermuda and thank the British military for transporting the game to Bermuda in the 1800s through at least two Garrison Golf Links in St. George’s and Prospect. We in St. George’s proudly proclaim that “it all started in St. George’s,” and as it relates... Read more of this article
