Wideman and Irby Weather the Storm to lead at Port Royal
Ladies Defending Champs in the Mix
IslandStats.com
Spencer Wideman and Derrick Irby navigated treacherous conditions to seize the early initiative on the opening day of the Bermuda 4-Ball Championship. Competing at the Port Royal Golf Course, a total field of 96 players—forming 42 teams—battled through heavy winds across three competitive divisions.
In the Men’s Division, the pairing of Wideman and Irby set a clinical pace, carding an impressive round of one-under-par 70 to lead the field. They face a formidable chasing pack, with the experienced duo of Jarryd Dillas and Damian Palanyandi sitting just one stroke back at even par. Trailing closely in third place are Jevon Roberts and Oliver Betschart, who finished the day at one-over par.
The Ladies’ Championship is currently led by Tracy Nash and Carine Brule, who produced a gritty round of five-over par 75 to take the top spot. The defending champion pairing of Ann Symonds and Tracy Burgess remain within striking distance, sitting just one shot back. Darina Betschart and Kathryn Lloyd-Hines occupy third place following a testing round of eight-over par.
Meanwhile, the Senior Men’s Division remains deadlocked at the summit. The teams of Sheldon Chychrun and George Hutchings, alongside Tim and Barry Brewer, are tied for the lead after carding rounds of five-over 76. They are closely pursued by retired athletes Mark Ray and Kyle Lightbourne, who sit just two shots back as the tournament moves into its final stages.
