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Offshore Boat Trips To View Bermuda Cahows

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Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 01:00:21 +0000

The Bermuda Audubon Society, together with the Bermuda Zoological Society will be offering offshore boat trips to view Bermuda Cahows starting November 9th until November 23rd. A spokesperson said, “Our Cahows are back! The Bermuda Audubon Society in conjunction with the Bermuda Zoological Society will be offering offshore boat trips to view these elegant birds in […]

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Flora Duffy To Compete Next Month In Tokyo

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Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 13:00:32 +0000

Flora Duffy announced that she will compete next month, which will mark her first race in over a year, with the Bermudian triathlete having been out of action as she recuperated from an injury. In a post on Instagram, Ms Duffy said, “I’m on a start list! Excited to race in this little number at […]

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Report: Triathlon Contributed $4.7M To GDP

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Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:50:35 +0000

This year’s MS Amlin World Triathlon Series [WTS] event in Bermuda “generated an estimated $4.7 million for the island’s economy, along with another $9.3 million in projected future tourism,” according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers [PwC]. “The April 28 event—one of three annual International Triathlon Union [ITU] World Triathlon Series races secured by Bermuda through […]

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Triathlon: Flora Duffy Wins Gold Medal In Tokyo

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:10:54 +0000

[Updated with video] Marking her competitive comeback after taking time off due to injury, Flora Duffy has won the gold medal at the World Triathlon Olympic Qualification Event in Tokyo. The Bermudian crossed the line in third, however was moved up to the gold medal position after the first two competitors were disqualified by the race officials […]

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Flora Duffy To Compete In Beijing Triathlon

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 13:35:17 +0000

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy will be competing in the 2019 Beijing International Triathlon, which is set to take place this weekend. The Beijing International Triathlon organisers said, “Flora Duffy will be joining the 2019 Beijing International Triathlon. “She is the 2016 and 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series World Champion, the 2015 and 2016 ITU Cross Triathlon […]

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Flora Duffy Meets Fans & Signs Autographs

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 16:44:58 +0000

Clarien Bank hosted a card signing and photo session with world triathlon champion Flora Duffy on Saturday [Nov 16] at the BTA Visitor Service Centre on Front Street. Attendees received a signature Flora Duffy signing card, developed exclusively for this session, which included a brief message from the world champion. The 5-time Xterra World Champion […]

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WTS Abu Dhabi Postponed Due To Coronavirus

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:23:24 +0000

The 2020 ITU World Triathlon event in Abu Dhabi — which was scheduled to take place this week — has been postponed “as a precautionary measure to reduce the spread of coronavirus,” and local organisers and the ITU have confirmed that plans continue as scheduled for the World Triathlon Series in Bermuda in April. There are […]

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Carey Olsen To Sponsor WTS Bermuda Triathlon

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 14:00:59 +0000

Carey Olsen Bermuda is an Official Partner of the International Triathlon Union’s [ITU] World Triathlon Series in Bermuda. The World Triathlon Bermuda takes place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April, and will now be the first installment of the 2020 World Triathlon Series following last week’s decision by the International Triathlon Union and the […]

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Court: Bevan Ordered To Pay Back $820,000

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 07 Jul 2019 10:25:04 +0000

Jeffrey Bevan — an accountant who is serving time in prison in Wales – will have to pay back around £654,757.19 [$820,316] to the Bermuda Government after his assets were seized, according to a report from South Wales Argus. Bevan was employed as Payments Manager for the Bermuda Government from 2011 to 2013, and in a […]

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Photo Set #2: Epic Entertainment Fight Night

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 02:41:31 +0000

Epic Entertainment hosted a night filled with kickboxing and boxing on Saturday night [June 29] at the Victualling Yard in the Royal Naval Dockyard. Controversy Gym showcased a youth boxing exhibition under the guidance of coach Leo Richardson, to get the night started. Youth boxer Otero Smith from Controversy Gym was defeated by Szaine Williams […]

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‘Live Muay Thai’ Event Set For Tomorrow

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 12:23:56 +0000

‘Live Muay Thai’ – billed as Bermuda’s first full Muay Thai rules promotion – will be held tomorrow [July 6] at 3.00pm at the Berkeley Institute gymnasium. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, July 6th Bermuda will finally see the emergence of a martial art that’s been slowly simmering beneath the surface for over a decade – Muay […]

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Sanshou Fighters To Compete In California

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Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 12:32:49 +0000

Five Bermuda members of the Bermuda Sanshou Association will compete in the 3rd Pan American Kung Fu Championships in San Jose, California from July 12th – 14th. Bermuda Team Garon Wilkinson – Northern Open Hand Form, Flexible Weapon, 2-man Fighting Set Kaelin Cox – Southern Open Hand Form, Long Weapon, 2-man Fighting Set Talia Iris […]

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Lepercq Memorial Martial Arts Tournament Held

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 16:57:29 +0000

Eight competitors turned up to celebrate the 19th edition of the Lepercq Memorial karate tournament at the Hamilton Princess Hotel this weekend. The one active match up between Suzanne Ericsson and Andrea McKey gave a close 2/1 win to Ms. Ericsson. Entrants who gained performance medals in forms were Andrea Mckey for weapons, Charles Ndaiye […]

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Fight City Represents Bermuda In Tournament

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:03:09 +0000

On Saturday October 12th Fight City Bermuda represented the Bermuda Amateur Muay Thai Association in the 4th Annual Revgear Tournament of Champions held in Des Moines, Iowa. Back Row Left to Right – Frank Wells [TMIT, NJ], Keron Lee [FCMT], Malcolm Hill [TMIT, NJ], Nikki Stoudt [FCMT], Jay Astwood [FCMT], Nathan Amaral [FCMT], Ashley Aitkin […]

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Results: Skippy Kick Martial Arts Tournament

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:33:23 +0000

A Skippy Kick martial arts tournament was held yesterday [Nov 3], with winners emerging in a number of categories. A spokesperson said, “Competitors at the Skippy Kick martial arts tournament were concentrated in the junior forms divisions, which were quite competitive. There was one triple crown winner, Will Spriggs, who placed first in forms, weapons […]

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Andrea Cahill Wins Medals In NYC Tournament

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:02:05 +0000

Legitsu Academy student Andrea Cahill won five of six matches this past weekend at a tournament in Manhattan, winning a gold medal in submission wrestling and a silver medal in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A spokesperson said, “Andrea Cahill, a chartered accountant with a busy career and a student at Legitsu Academy, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym located […]

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Legitsu To Host “Embrace Protect & Connect”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:42:45 +0000

Legitsu Academy is getting set to host “Embrace Protect & Connect” on Saturday, February 15th from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. The event poster says, “Bring anyone you love and share the gift of movement through self defence, acro yoga and Thai massage. “Saturday, February 15th from 4.30pm to 6.00pm at Legitsu Academy, [Old Berkeley School/ Cultural […]

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Legitsu Academy To Host Camp In February

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:06:36 +0000

Legitsu Academy is getting set to host a Brazilian jiu-jitsu camp for children aged three to twelve from February 10 to February 14. The camp will take place at the old Berkeley School at 23 Berkeley Road in Pembroke. Admission costs $200 and can be purchased by calling 441-703-44 or emailing legitsuacademy@yahoo.com. Related Stories Legitsu […]

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2020 Ag Show Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:30:05 +0000

Due to the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic, AG Show Ltd has made the decision to cancel this year’s exhibition event “to ensure people, young and old, are not putting themselves at unnecessary risk of getting ill.” A spokesperson said, “With the health and safety of the Bermuda public in mind, AG Show Ltd has made the […]

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Audio: Bermuda Band Urges Us All To “Sit Off”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:38:07 +0000

“In this crazy time, the message for you, everyone in Bermuda you know what you have to do… sit off, just sit off, everybody stay at home, there is no need for you to roam. No going out until we get the all clear, we keeping social distance, so we staying right here….sitting off.” That […]

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Apex Legends Online Tournament To Be Held

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:56:07 +0000

In an effort to help keep people entertained from home as everyone tries to get through the Covid 19 pandemic, the BDA Esports League will be hosting the Apex Legends Online Tournament on May 2 [Saturday]. A spokesperson said, “Representatives from the BDA Esports League are doing their part to help keep people safe and […]

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Kristin White & Yesha Townsend Workshop

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:47:32 +0000

In an effort to help people develop their writing skills during the ongoing lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, two Bermudians are offering a month-long online writers’ workshop beginning on May 4. A spokesperson said, “Two Bermudian creatives, Kristin White and Yesha Townsend, have teamed up to offer an online writers’ workshop for those that […]

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Pow Wow 2020 Cancelled Due To Covid-19

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:37:12 +0000

The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community has cancelled its bi-annual Pow Wow, which was set for June 6 and June 7, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community has cancelled its bi-annual Pow Wow which was set for June 6 and June 7, as the […]

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Hamilton Princess Launch Online Quiz Nights

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:24:02 +0000

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be hosting their Crown & Anchor Quiz Nights on Zoom each week on Mondays at 7.45pm, with up to 100 participants taking part in the game. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club are taking their famous Crown & Anchor Quiz Nights with Quiz Master Mike Bishop […]

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Tumble Tots Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:50:32 +0000

30 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 specifically for the younger age group, so Tumble Tots Bermuda […]

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Photos: International Gymnastics Challenge

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:53:13 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their 5th Annual International Gymnastics Challenge at the National Training Centre in St. George’s with Minister of Community, Culture and Sport Patricia Gordon-Pamplin and Shadow Minister Michael Weeks attending the event today [Nov 14] and presenting awards. The Copper Level Beginner Gymnasts Division was won by Airborne Gymnastics Academy […]

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Photos, Video, Results: Gymnastics Challenge

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 02:59:26 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their 5th Annual International Gymnastics Challenge at the National Training Centre in St. David’s with Minister of Community, Culture and Sport Patricia Gordon-Pamplin and Shadow Minister Michael Weeks attending the event and presenting awards. Local gymnasts competed in the event alongside ten teams from the USA, with visiting gymnasts from […]

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BGA To Host International Gymnastics Event

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2016 12:00:52 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will be hosting its sixth annual International Gymnastics Challenge on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 at the National Training Center in St. David’s. The BGA will welcome 86 gymnasts from the United States and Canada for a weekend of gymnastics and enjoying all that the island has to […]

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Photos/Video: BGA Hosts Gymnastics Challenge

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:00:03 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their sixth annual International Gymnastics Challenge at the National Training Center in St. David’s. The BGA welcomed approximately 86 gymnasts from the United States and Canada for a weekend of gymnastics with the competition showcasing Bermuda’s very best gymnasts ages 6 to 22. Visiting teams included Flyers Academy from Hammonton, New […]

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Quality Gymnastics Set To Compete In NJ

By bernews.com
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

By bernews.com
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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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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BGA Set To Host International Challenge 2019

By bernews.com
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

By bernews.com
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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Tumble Tots Celebrating 34th Anniversary

By bernews.com
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

By bernews.com
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

By bernews.com
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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Profiles Of Bermudians Competing In PGA Tour

By bernews.com
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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Bermuda Championship Offers Spectator Tips

By bernews.com
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

By bernews.com
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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PGA Tour Bermuda Championships Continues

By bernews.com
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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Brendon Todd Wins Bermuda Championship

By bernews.com
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

By bernews.com
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

By bernews.com
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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Photos: Goslings International Invitational Final Day

By bernews.com
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

By bernews.com
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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Kim Swan Honoured At Golf Tournament

By bernews.com
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

By bernews.com
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 Tournament Raises $10K For Glen Simmons

By bernews.com
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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