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Gymnastics Team Named For Island Games

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:23:32 +0000

Five gymnasts between 13 and 15 years old have been named to the 2017 Island Games team, with Max Blakeney, Chantae Wilson, Anna Francoeur, Taj Lowery, and Gianna Webbe all set to represent Bermuda. “In March 2017, the Bermuda Gymnastics Association, in its capacity as the National Governing Body of Gymnastics [BGA] ran its Island Games trials with […]

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Quality Gymnastics Athletes Compete Overseas

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Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2017 12:31:04 +0000

Six young gymnasts from Quality Gymnastics have been praised for their performances following the Beach Classic Invitational earlier this month. Peter James, President of Quality Gymnastics Peter James said, “Quality Gymnastics had six of its gymnasts compete overseas at the Beach Classic Invitational on May 13th. I am very proud of all the girls’ performances. […]

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Island Games Results: Golf, Cycling, Gymnastics

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2017 23:00:23 +0000

Despite weather more akin to Bermuda in December, Bermuda’s women’s cycling team won the gold medal in the town criterium. The team includes Zoenique Williams [individual silver medalist], Gabriella Arnold, Alyssa Rowse and Claire Mitchell. Bermuda’s men’s national cycling team competing in the NatWest Island Games cycled superbly as a team to win the silver […]

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Quality Gymnastics Set To Compete In NJ

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Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:41:49 +0000

Quality Gymnastics will be competing in two gymnastics meets this month at the Crystal Springs Invitational Meet in New Jersey on March 10 and March 11, and at the Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge on March 17 and March 18 in St. David’s. A spokesperson said, “This is a big month for Quality Gymnastics as we […]

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BGA Set To Host International Challenge 2018

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Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:42:54 +0000

On Saturday [March 17] and Sunday [March 18], the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will be hosting the Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge 2018 at the National Training Center in St. David’s. A spokesperson said, “On March 17th and 18th, the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will be hosting the Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge 2018 at the National […]

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Quality Gymnasts Compete Locally & Overseas

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2018 18:00:36 +0000

Quality Gymnastics competed both on the island and in New Jersey recently, with gymnasts doing very well in both meets. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations to all our gymnasts that participated in the recent meets for Quality Gymnastics. We competed on island and off island; the first meet was in New Jersey for the Crystal Springs […]

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Photos: Gymnastics Association Open House

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:06:43 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association hosted an open house event this afternoon [Sept 16] at their National Training Centre located on Southside Road in St. David’s. Visitors were given the opportunity to tour the facilities and become familiar with all the different forms of training equipment available, and meet some of the coaching staff that work […]

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New Equipment For Gymnastics Association

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Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:31:17 +0000

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] announced that the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA], in its capacity as the National Sports Governing Board for Gymnastics, has been able to purchase a regulation Olympic trampoline and power tumbling track, which have been installed at the BGA’s facility in St. David’s. The purchase of the new equipment was funded […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts Win Over Twenty Medals

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Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:16:06 +0000

Bermuda Gymnastics has had a very busy start to the season as their competitive team attended three major Invitationals off the island over the last two weeks. More than 24 gymnasts took the opportunity of a mid-term school break to attend up to three competitions as well as several overseas practice sessions; in order to […]

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BGA Set To Host International Challenge 2019

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:00:08 +0000

The Annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge will be held from March 15 to March 17 at the Bermuda Gymnastics Association National Training Centre on Southside Road in St. David’s. In an online post, The Bermuda Gymnastics Association said, “Bermuda Gymnastics invites you to the 8th annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge [BIGC]! We are honoured to […]

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International Gymnasts To Compete In Challenge

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:22:43 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association is set to host its 9th annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge [BIGC] at the National Training Center in St. David’s on Saturday, 16th March. Competition kicks off at 8:00 a.m. and runs into the late afternoon, with last competition flight starting at 4:30 p.m. A total of 117 athletes from Bermuda, […]

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Gymnastics Challenge

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:20:52 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their 9th annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge on Saturday [March 16] at the National Training Center in St. David’s. Over 100 athletes from Bermuda, Barbados, Canada, Cayman Islands, and the United States competed in several levels of USAG and USAIGC competition throughout the day. This was only the second […]

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BGA Host 9th Annual International Challenge

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:26:52 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their 9th annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge on Saturday [March 16] at the National Training Center in St. David’s, with over 100 athletes taking part in the event. A spokesperson said, “It was a great way to finish a very busy few months as the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] […]

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Tumble Tots Celebrating 34th Anniversary

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Published On :: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:00:11 +0000

Tumble Tots Bermuda is celebrating its 34th anniversary this year, as 34 years ago, Anne Hines and Christine DeSilva, both having worked in education for over 40 years, recognized a need. The two of them founded the Bermuda Gymnastics Association and grew to realize that parents also sought a program, not offered at that time, designed […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts At Burlington Spring Classic

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:41:23 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics team recently competed at the Burlington Spring Classic in Canada, with a number of notable results being recording during the event. A spokesperson said, “We had a fabulous weekend in Burlington, Canada on the first weekend in May. “Even with the cooler climate, we had a really warm welcome from Burlington Gymnastics […]

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Gymnastics Team To Compete In Trinidad

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:12:12 +0000

The Bermuda gymnastics community is preparing to send eighteen young gymnasts to its first ever Caribbean Gymnastics Championships [CGC] this weekend. The competition, which has been held annually since 2015, welcomes more than 100 competitors from a number of Caribbean and associated countries. CGC 2019 is hosted by Trinidad with a variety of events being […]

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Gymnasts Win Medals At CGC Championships

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 21:01:49 +0000

Eighteen young gymnasts from Bermuda competed in their first Caribbean Gymnastics Championships [CGC] this past weekend in Trinidad, making an excellent showing to win multiple medals. “The competition, which has been held annually since 2015, welcomes more than 100 competitors from a number of Caribbean and associated countries,” a spokesperson explained. “CGC 2019 was hosted […]

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Bermuda Championships Tee Times Announced

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Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 23:00:42 +0000

The Bermuda Championship PGA TOUR event is set to get underway this week at the Port Royal Golf Course. The field of 120 is headlined by FedExCup points leader Lanto Griffin and features five Bermuda players. In highlighting the Bermuda players, the organisers said, “Daniel Augustus is competing on sponsor exemption. Augustus played Division II […]

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Profiles Of Bermudians Competing In PGA Tour

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:57:27 +0000

The Bermuda Championship PGA Tour organisers highlighted the five Bermudians in the field, including Daniel Augustus, Jarryd Dillas, Kenny Leseur, Michael Sims, and Dwayne Pearman, sharing some details surrounding their golfing experience, including the fact that Kenny Leseur — who is only 15-years-old — will be the fourth-youngest player ever to make a cut on the […]

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$500 For Each Birdie By Each Bermudian

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:59:59 +0000

Mr. Malcolm Gosling — President & CEO of Goslings International — announced today the founding of the Birdies for Bermudians program, in conjunction with the inaugural Bermuda Championship. “The brand Goslings Rum, The Spirit of Bermuda, has pledged $500 for each birdie posted by each Bermudian in the Bermuda Championship, $1000 for each eagle, and […]

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15-Year-Old Kenny Leseur Set For PGA Debut

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Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:47:55 +0000

At only 15-years-old, Bermuda’s Kenny Leseur is the youngest in the field at the PGA Tour event set to kick off this week. The island’s first official PGA Tour event at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, with a purse of $3,000,000, presents a massive opportunity for Kenny and the four other local players in […]

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Bermuda Championship Offers Spectator Tips

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Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:22:26 +0000

The Bermuda Championship has provided information that will help spectators prepare for the event. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Championship gates are officially open. Bermuda’s first official PGA Tour event is happening October 31 to November 3 at Port Royal Golf Course. The following information will help spectators prepare for this year’s inaugural event: Tickets […]

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Bermuda Championship PGA Tour Underway

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Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 23:16:32 +0000

Scottie Scheffler holds one-shot lead at Bermuda Championship — which is taking place at Port Royal Golf Course — according to a story in the PGA Tour website. The story said, “Scottie Scheffler closed with a bogey for a 9-under 62 and a one-stroke lead Thursday after the first round of the PGA Tour’s inaugural […]

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Bermuda Championship Weekend Tee Times

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Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 20:02:22 +0000

The Bermuda Championship and the PGA Tour have announced a two-tee start for the weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Championship and the PGA Tour have announced a two-tee start for the weekend. Tee times are scheduled for 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 2 and 9:30 AM on Sunday, November 3. Gate & Public Parking […]

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PGA Tour Bermuda Championships Continues

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 16:28:20 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] American Brendon Todd moved to a three-way tie top of the Bermuda Championship by shooting an eight under par in the second round at Port Royal Golf Course. The Pittsburgh native is now -11 after two rounds tied with first-day leader Scottie Scheffler and Harry Higgs. Graphic courtesy of the Bermuda Championships […]

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Golf: Bermuda Championship Round Three

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Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 16:43:22 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Harry Higgs shot a six-under, 65 to take control of the Bermuda Championship heading into the final round. The American is now 17 under and leads compatriot Brendon Todd by two strokes. Moving up to a joint tie for third at -14, are Bo Hoag and Brian Gay. First-round leader Scottie […]

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Brendon Todd Wins Bermuda Championship

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:10:56 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Brendon Todd won the Bermuda Championship in style as he tied the course record by shooting a nine-under-par 62 to go -24 under for the tournament. Todd won by four strokes over Harry Higgs. Hank Lebioda finished tied for third after shooting a 63 on the Port Royal Golf Course to finish -18. […]

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Photos: PGA Tour Bermuda Championships

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:02:32 +0000

Bermuda Championship, Bermuda’s first official PGA Tour event has concluded with Brendon Todd winning by shooting a nine-under-par 62 to go -24 under for the tournament. Todd won by four strokes over Harry Higgs. Hank Lebioda finished tied for third after shooting a 63 on the Port Royal Golf Course to finish -18. Aaron Wise, […]

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PGA Tour: Lee Makes Bermuda Cedar Trophy

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 17:49:15 +0000

Brendon Todd became the first winner of the inaugural Bermuda Championship last Sunday, with the official trophy of the PGA Tour event a Bermuda Cedar Trophy made by Bermudian carpenter Clarence Benjamin Lee. Mr Todd, who birdied nine of his first 11 holes of the day, finished at 24-under and claimed the $US 540,000 winner’s […]

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Leseur Leads IJGT Faldo Series U16 Division

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Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:44:01 +0000

After two rounds of the Faldo Series – International Junior Golf Tour [IJGT], Kenny Leseur leads the Under 16 Boy’s Division. Lesuer went into the final round of the tournament with a 15 stroke lead over the field. Leseur shot a second round 1-over par 73 to come off the course at 2-under par. Hunter […]

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Leseur Wins Faldo Series U16 Boy’s Division

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:00:30 +0000

Kenny Leseur has won the Faldo Series – International Junior Golf Tour [IJGT] Under 16 Boy’s Division. Leseur went into the Final Round of this Tournament with a 15 stroke lead over the field, and he shot a Final Round 1-over par 73 to finish at 1-under par. Felix Feres Mahbub from Mexico and Muhamad […]

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Bermuda Match Play Championships Underway

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Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 20:50:39 +0000

The Bermuda Match Play Championships got underway today [Nov 29] at Port Royal Golf Course with the Men’s Championship Division Stroke Play Qualifier. Despite the challenging sustained 25 knot NW winds with gusts in excess of 40 knots and heavy showers, 14 players endured the conditions, although their scores reflected the brutal conditions under which […]

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Bermuda Match Play 1st Round & Quarter Final

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Published On :: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 23:01:51 +0000

The 1st round and quarter final matches were played today [Nov 30] in the Bermuda Match Play Championships at Port Royal Golf Course. The #1 seed and defending champion Jarryd Dillas advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Chris Papageorge 6 & 5. He will be playing Will Haddrell in the semi-final starting at 7.48am tomorrow. Richard […]

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Golf: Bermuda Match Play Championship Finals

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:05:27 +0000

The Bermuda Match Play Championships recently concluded at Port Royal Golf Course, with the Men’s, Ladies, and Senior Championship Division Stroke Play champions all decided. Jarryd Dillas, Kathryn Lloyd-Hines and Terry Mullan were crowned the Men’s, Ladies and Senior Champions. Dillas took on Damian Palanyandi in the Men’s Championship Division and the pair fought tooth […]

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Airport Charity Classic Raises Over $30,000

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:50:52 +0000

The Airport Charity Classic organized by Skyport, Aecon & Bermuda Airport Authority raised more than $30,000 for two local charities in its second year. The event was held on October 10 at Tucker’s Point Golf Club with all proceeds going to Tomorrow’s Voices and SCARS [Saving Children and Revealing Secrets]. Twenty-eight teams registered to play […]

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First Day Of Goslings International Invitational

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:18:51 +0000

The Goslings International Invitational recently got underway, with Canadian Dennis Hendershott leading after shooting 4 under 67. Hendershott’s round saw him card six birdies, 10 pars and two bogies, while Henry Smart from England is second at 2 under 69. Amateur Nick Maccario shot an opening round 1 over par 72 and finished in third […]

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Second Day Of Goslings International Invitational

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:00:43 +0000

The Goslings International Invitational continued, with Canadian Dennis Hendershott holding onto a two stroke lead despite shooting a second round 1 over par 72. Hendershott’s round saw him card five birdies, nine pars, two bogies, and two double bogies as he sits at 3 under par for the tournament, while Henry Smart from England is […]

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Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Charity Golf Classic

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:10:09 +0000

Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the Airport Charity Golf Classic. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Skyport, Aecon and the Bermuda Airport Authority held the second annual Airport Charity Golf Classic in October. […]

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Photos: Goslings International Invitational Final Day

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:24:20 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Goslings International Invitational came to an end with Henry Smart from England winning on the final day after shooting 3 under par 67 at the Belmont Hills. Dennis Hendershott, the leader after the first two rounds, shot a final round 4 over par 74 and finished tied for fourth. Smart, who […]

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Golf: Goodwill Tournament Round One Results

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:05:13 +0000

The 2019 Bermuda Goodwill Tournament recently started its 67th edition under windy and cool conditions at the Mid Ocean Club. A total of 27 teams from Italy, Scotland, the United States and Canada are participating. Peter Ballo from Silvermine Country Club in Norwalk, Connecticut leads the Professional Stableford Tournament with a score of 26 after […]

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Michael Dunkley: Spending $2.5M Is ‘Worrying’

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:28:09 +0000

“I am a keen supporter of golf, but to spend $2.5 million dollars in a very tight budget year, where taxpayers are struggling to meet commitments and no budget was allocated for the work it is very concerning and worrying,” Michael Dunkley said regarding the cost to prepare the Port Royal Golf Course for the […]

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Kim Swan Honoured At Golf Tournament

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Published On :: Sat, 04 Jan 2020 15:01:39 +0000

The 4th annual Richard Knight Birthday Golf Tournament at Belmont Hills Golf Course was held, with golf pro Kim Swan being honoured. “The two-man team golf tournament attracts many keen golfers and the organizers are to be commended for attracting awesome prizes and offering a delectable feast at the Warwick Workman’s Club,” a spokesperson said. […]

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Dark N’ Stormy World Par 3 To Be Held In March

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:28:42 +0000

Fairmont Southampton will host the Dark N’ Stormy World Par 3 Championship from March 5 to 8, with the golf tournament open to players including qualified Bermudian golfers, professional golfers, and golf enthusiasts. A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton is proud to announce our new partnership with Goslings to operate The World Par 3 Championship, to be known […]

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Golf: Jarryd Dillas Finishes T28th In Mexico

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:58:20 +0000

Jarryd Dillas concluded competing in the Latin American Amateur Championships at the El Camaleon Golf Club in Mayakoba, Mexico. The Bermudian golfer finished T28th overall with a score of 18-over par 302 after four rounds. In his final round he shot a 3-over par 74; Dillas’ round consisted of 3 Birdies, 9 Pars and 6 […]

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Golf: Four-Ball Championships This Weekend

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 13:55:50 +0000

The 36-hole Bermuda Four-Ball Championships will be held at Port Royal Golf Course this coming weekend. A spokesperson said, “The 36-hole Bermuda Four-Ball Championships are due to take place at Port Royal Golf Course over the weekend with tee times starting at 8.00am tomorrow morning. “This is a two-team, partner best ball event [despite the […]

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Golf Tournament Raises $10K For Glen Simmons

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:57:48 +0000

A Golf Tournament was held recently to benefit Glen Simmons, with over 100 people taking part in event, which raised $10,000 to assist Mr Simmons, who was is undergoing treatment for cancer. A spokesperson said, “Over 100 golfers showed up at Port Royal Golf Course on Sunday, January 12, 2019 to participate in the ‘Brother […]

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1st Round Of Bermuda Four-Ball Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 01:27:33 +0000

The 1st round of the Bermuda Four-Ball Championships was played at Port Royal Golf Course today [Feb 1]. The organisers said it had “benign conditions at the start and increasing winds throughout the round… a taste of what can be expected tomorrow! “Despite the tough conditions, the Men’s defending champions managed a best ball 2-under […]

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Bermuda Four-Ball Championships Final Results

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 23:12:34 +0000

The final round of the Bermuda Four-Ball Championships was played today [Feb 2] at Port Royal Golf Course. The reigning champions, Jarryd Dillas and Damian Palanyandi were once again victorious, with a winning margin of 7 shots over the second-place team of Fraser Hunt and Spencer Wideman. Jarryd Dillas & Damian Palayandi In the Ladies […]

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Dark N’ Stormy World Par 3 Kicks Off Tomorrow

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:09:16 +0000

The Dark N’ Stormy World Par 3 will begin tomorrow [March 6] at Fairmont Southampton’s Turtle Hill Golf Club. A spokesperson said, “For the first time in the event’s history, the champion will gain an exemption into the PGA Tour’s Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course, held Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. “The winner […]

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Golf: Two Tied Atop World Par 3 Championship

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:23:02 +0000

It was a blustery opening day at the Dark ‘n Stormy World Par 3 Championship, but that didn’t stop Americans Joe Horowitz and Eric Dugas from carding stellar 4-under-par 50’s to share the lead heading into the final round on Saturday. Horowitz, who was the only player to have a bogey-free round, credited his putter […]

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