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Minister Furbert On PGA Grand Slam
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Minister of Business Development & Tourism Wayne Furbert said that Bermuda may no longer host the PGA Grand Slam if the PGA is successful in finding a title sponsor. Minister Furbert said, “In a recent impact study it has been estimated that Bermuda receives approximately $2 million in on island... Read more of this article
Furbert Attends Florida PGA Show
The Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert was in Orlando, Fl. yesterday [Jan.26] to tee up awareness for Bermuda’s golf product at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show, with a mission to drive business to the destination. The PGA Merchandise Show attracts 1,000-plus vendors representing every business sector of golf from market leaders... Read more of this article
Bexel Partnered On Grand Slam For Fifth Time
For the fifth consecutive year, Bexel provided on-site engineering support, portable solutions and fiber for the 2011 PGA Grand Slam of Golf played at Bermuda’s Port Royal Golf Course last month. California-based Bexel is the preeminent, world-wide provider of broadcast services to the television production industry. Turner Sports relied on Bexel’s... Read more of this article
How Port Royal Course Scored With The PGA
Following the conclusion of its most recent Bermuda tournament, the PGA of America announced the Grand Slam of Golf — golf’s most difficult event for which to qualify — will remain at Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda through 2012. And one PGA spokesman said the decision to stick with Port Royal was based in part on the mammoth... Read more of this article
Videos: 2011 PGA Grand Slam Of Golf
Rory McIlroy said he was frustrated but happy following his first-round 67 at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf Tuesday [Oct.19]. The U.S. Open champion from Northern Ireland birdied three of the last five holes at Port Royal Golf Course to peg back early pacesetter Keegan Bradley, the reigning PGA champion, and the pair finished the first day tied for the... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 PGA Grand Slam Of Golf
Charl Schwartzel charged into contention on the front nine, but Keegan Bradley stayed steady all day and won the 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf by a single shot at the 6,845-yard Port Royal Golf Course. Bradley, this year’s PGA Championship winner, held off fast-closing Masters champion Schwartzel to win by one stroke. America’s Bradley settled... Read more of this article
PGA Gate Schedule & Parking Info
The 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 17-19, at the Port Royal Golf Course will have gate hours different than years past. On Monday gates will open to spectators from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m, on Tuesday gates will open to spectators from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, and on Wednesday gates will open to spectators from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A park and ride... Read more of this article
PGA Grand Slam To Allow Phones
The 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 17-19, in Bermuda at Port Royal Golf Course, will allow spectators to carry and use mobile devices in select areas on the golf course. The integration of mobile devices to enhance the golf spectator experience has been conducted at select PGA of America events since May 2011. Spectators at Port Royal Golf Course... Read more of this article
PGA Golf: Buy One, Get One Free
A limited number of tickets will be available for the 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 17-19, in Bermuda at the Port Royal Golf Course. The “Buy One Get One Free” (BOGO) ticket purchase will receive an equal number of same type tickets free. (Purchase one Monday ticket, receive one free Monday ticket; purchase two weekly tickets and receive two... Read more of this article
Golf: 2011 PGA Grand Slam Tickets On Sale
An all-rookie field – Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel of South Africa, U.S. Open Champion Rory McIlroy and Open Champion Darren Clarke both from Northern Ireland, and from the United States, PGA Champion Keegan Bradley – form the elite foursome for the 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 17-19, in Bermuda at Port Royal Golf Course. A limited number... Read more of this article
Golf: Bradley Qualifies For PGA Grand Slam
An American golfer in his rookie season has won the 2011 PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in his first ever entry in a Major championship. The stunning and dramatic win in a 3-hole playoff means Keegan Bradley has also qualified for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf at the Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda. Speaking from the PGA Championship in... Read more of this article
Elbow Beach “Inside the Ropes” PGA Package
Elbow Beach is offering an exclusive way to experience the 2011 PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda with the “Inside the Ropes” package – priced at $6,840. The PGA Grand Slam of Golf, the season-ending showcase event that boasts the most difficult qualification requirement in the game, a major championship, will be held at the Port Royal Golf... Read more of this article
Darren Clarke Qualifies: PGA Grand Slam
After Darren Clarke’s win at the Open Championship today [July 17], the 2011 PGA Grand Slam of Golf field is shaping up to be the most intriguing since the event moved to Bermuda in 2007 – and there is still a fourth space to be filled. Grand Slam General Chairman Andy Burrows explained the significance of Clarke’s victory. “In 1999, Rory McIlroy,... Read more of this article
PGA Grand Slam Seeking Volunteers
The PGA of America and Port Royal Golf Course have announced the start of volunteer recruitment for the 2011 PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Bermuda golf fans have the chance to get inside the ropes. With half the field of qualifiers now set, the volunteer recruitment effort has intensified for the October tournament at Port Royal Golf Course. Volunteers will... Read more of this article
Charl Schwartzel Qualifies: PGA Grand Slam
Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel, whose stunning back-nine birdie streak made him the third South African to earn a green jacket, has become the first major champion to earn a berth in the 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Schwartzel, the first Masters Champion to close with four consecutive birdies, will be joined by the year’s remaining three other... Read more of this article
Two Local Golfers To Play in Pro-Am
For the first time in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf’s quarter-century history, local golfers will have the opportunity to qualify to play alongside a major champion in the 2011 PGA Grand Slam Pro-Am. The PGA of America and Port Royal Golf Course are making two Pro-Am Tournament spots available for this purpose in an island-wide qualifying event known... Read more of this article
