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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
PGA: Defending Champion First Alternate
The 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, to be contested Oct. 18-19, in Bermuda, will become the first in event history to grant its defending champion No. 1 alternate status in the event of multiple major champions or should a qualifying player be unable to compete. Defending Champion Ernie Els captured the 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf, earning his way into... Read more of this article
2011/12: Bermuda to Host PGA Grand Slam
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors announced this morning [Jan 27] that Bermuda will host the PGA Grand Slam of Golf again in 2011 and 2012. Bermuda and Port Royal Golf Course will return as hosts for the 29th and 30th editions of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. The season-ending showcase event boasts the most difficult qualification... Read more of this article
Photos: PGA Grand Slam Day #2
Causing Bermuda’s octopus population to strike out twice in a row, South African Ernie Els won the 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf today [Oct 20], against the prediction of a Martin Kaymer win from Squirt the Octopus. Mr. Els won his second Grand Slam, picking up $600,000 prize money. The elite event was held at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton,... Read more of this article
Ernie Els Wins 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf
41-year-old South African golfer Ernie Els won the 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf, and the $600,000 prize money that goes with it. The elite event was held at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, and saw four of the world’s best converge. The final scores were Ernie Els – 5, David Toms -4, Martin Kaymer +3,and Graeme McDowell +3. Mr Els was... Read more of this article
Photos: 2010 PGA Grand Slam Day #1
Scroll down for photos of the first day of the 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf that held today [Oct 19] at the Port Royal Golf Course. Four of the world’s top golfers are vying for over $1.3 million dollars prize money; Graeme McDowell, Martin Kaymer, Ernie Els and David Toms. 2001 PGA Champion David Toms, who received a late invitation this month... Read more of this article
Full Transcript: PGA Grand Slam Press Conference
Hundreds of locals came out today [Oct 19] for the first day’s play of the 28th PGA Grand Slam of Golf at the at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. Graeme McDowell, Martin Kaymer, Ernie Els and David Toms are all vying for the $1.35 million prize purse. The winner earns $600,000, with $300,000 going to the second place finisher, $250,000 for... Read more of this article
Day 1 of PGA Grand Slam Underway
This morning [Oct 19] some of the top golfers in the world are ready to contest for the PGA Grand Slam title. Fans and players alike have converged upon the Port Royal Golf Course. The Grand Slam was previously held in Hawaii to 2006, then moving to Bermuda. After the first time we hosted the event the President of the PGA said “The island of... Read more of this article
Premier, Brian Lara & Ernie Els Play Cricket
An impromptu cricket game took place today (Oct 18) at the 16th Hole of the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. Premier Dr Ewart Brown, West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara and top golfer Ernie Els all stopped their round to play Cricket during the 28th PGA Grand Slam Pro-Am. Photos courtesy of Montana Pritchard for The PGA of America. Mr Els, considered... Read more of this article
