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Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Lauritzen Clinches Bermuda Spot After Playoff Drama
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Grand Canyon University’s Nixon Lauritzen has secured a dream PGA Tour exemption to the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship after defeating the University of Wyoming’s Brody Leid in a tense, sudden-death playoff at the National Golf Invitational.
Both young stars finished regulation tied at a record-breaking 18 under par before returning to the 18th tee at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes, where Lauritzen sealed victory with a steady par against Leid’s costly Bogey.
Standing on the playoff tee, the wind was blowing at Lauritzen's back seemingly for the first time all week. After checking the breeze, the Grand Canyon sophomore pulled a 50-degree wedge from his bag, filled with absolute certainty that his ball would safely reach the putting surface.
The calm composure was a stark contrast to his initial tee shot, which the sophomore had pushed directly into a challenging right-side sand dune. Facing a 154-yard approach into the 18th green, the tactical equation was highly complex. The pin was tucked tight, sitting just three paces from the right edge of the green where the putting surface cascaded sharply down into a protective pond enveloping the side of the closing hole. Hitting first in the sudden-death shootout, Lauritzen knew a precise approach was vital to shift the psychological pressure onto his opponent.
The young amateur delivered under immense scrutiny. His clinical wedge shot bit nicely, settling just 20 feet from the flagstick. Under pressure to respond, Leid's approach lacked the same control, leaving the Wyoming player nearly double that distance from the cup.
The distance proved terminal for Leid. His ambitious first birdie putt lacked the required pace, coming up a crucial six feet short of the hole. Lauritzen then lagged his own birdie attempt to within a couple of feet to put par effectively in the bag. When Leid’s tense par save caught the edge and missed, the tournament was wrapped up, punch-marking Lauritzen's ticket to Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda this autumn.
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Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Bart Fires Sub-Par 68 to Conquer Mid Ocean Monthly Medal
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Johnny Bart produced a masterclass in scoring at the historic Mid Ocean Club to claim the Bermuda Golf Association’s Monthly Medal, fending off a high-calibre field with a clinical three-under-par 68.
On a day where the challenging coastal layout tested the island's top amateurs, Bart’s aggressive approach paid dividends as he navigated the undulating fairways and slick greens with remarkable composure.
Bart’s round was a masterclass in momentum. The champion carded an impressive six birdies, effectively cancelling out three bogeys to finish the day at 68 (-3). His ability to find the cup on the greens proved to be the difference-maker, as he stayed ahead of Bermuda international Jarryd Dillas.
Dillas, always a formidable competitor, pushed Bart until the final holes with a steady one-under-par 70, while Mikus Ming secured the third spot on the podium after a disciplined even-par round of 71.
In the Ladies Division, Darina Betschart navigated a testing afternoon to claim the title with a round of 81 (+10). Despite the difficulty of the Mid Ocean pins, Betschart managed to card two birdies and seven pars to anchor her winning score.
Alexandra Schaul followed in second place with an 88, while Simona Terceira and Linda Down finished in a dead heat for third after both carding rounds of 90.
The Senior Men’s Division was lit up by Mark Ray, who utilised a spectacular Eagle to pave his way to victory. Ray’s round of 75 (+4) was a blend of brilliance and resilience, featuring ten pars and a birdie alongside the eagle to offset a late double bogey.
Shawn Knight claimed the runner-up spot with an 82, while Bermudian sporting legend Kyle Lightbourne shared third place with Geoffrey Piggott after both carded rounds of 83.
Men’s Division
-03 Johnny Bart
-01 Jarryd Dillas
E Mikus Ming
+01 Daniel Holland
+04 Arman Newton
+06 Oliver Betschart
+06 Jonathan James
+06 Richard O'Connell
+07 Paul Egan
+08 Sam Butler
+08 Tom Loomes
+10 Matt Hagerty
+12 Ryno Daniels
+10 Ciaran Duffy
+12 Spencer Young
+12 Bobby Bart
+13 Gary Burnet
+13 Brent Giannone
+13 Henry Wagner
+14 Dario Flood
+18 Patrick Graham
+19 Husayn Symonds
+20 Craig Brown
+23 Alistair Lynch
+24 Jordan Tostevin
+26 Ryan Miller
+34 Aaron Bean
Ladies Division
+10 Darina Betschart
+17 Alexandra Schaul
+19 Simona Terceira
+19 Linda Down
+20 Tracy Nash
+31 Ann Mitchell
+61 Rebecca Solayao
Senior Division
+04 Mark Ray
+11 Shawn Knight
+12 Kyle Lightbourne
+12 Geoffrey Piggott
+18 Darrin Lewis
+21 Todd Schaul
+23 Stefano Barioni
+26 Paul Moniz
+26 Simon Benedek
+30 Gary Venning
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Monday, May 11, 2026
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GOLFWEEK Invitational Winner Secures Bermuda PGA Berth
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The road to Port Royal is set to begin in the Arizona desert this month, as officials confirmed a coveted spot in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship is up for grabs at the GOLFWEEK National Golf Invitational.
The fourth edition of the GOLFWEEK National Golf Invitational Championship has been confirmed as a primary qualifying path for Bermuda’s premier sporting event. The tournament, which gathers the elite of collegiate and amateur golf, will be staged from May 21st through 24th.
The venue for this high-stakes encounter is the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Arizona—a course renowned for its links-style bunkering and unforgiving desert winds.
While the trophy is the immediate goal, the long-term reward for the men’s individual winner is significantly more lucrative. In a partnership designed to bridge the gap between emerging talent and the professional ranks, the champion will earn an official exemption to compete in the PGA’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
This means the winner will trade the Arizona heat for the stunning coastal vistas of the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda. The main event is scheduled to take place from October 22nd through 25th, where the qualifier will test their mettle against a world-class field of PGA Tour professionals.
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Monday, May 11, 2026
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Muso Earns All-Region Honors After Debut Season
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McDaniel College freshman Dylan Muso has been named to the PING All-Region III Team by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), capping a historic first year in the collegiate ranks.
The announcement, made during the 2026 NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championship, sees Muso join an elite group of 112 players honored nationally. In a testament to the strength of local competition, the Centennial Conference dominated the Region III selections, accounting for 12 of the 15 players recognized.
Muso’s inclusion follows a season where the first-year standout consistently challenged program records and veteran fields alike.
The numbers behind Muso’s debut campaign tell the story of a player quickly adapting to the demands of Division III golf. He posted a scoring average of 73.61, the second-best on the McDaniel roster this year and remarkably the fifth-best in the history of the Green Terror program.
Over the course of 10 events and 23 competitive rounds, Muso demonstrated a seasoned ability to manage the course:
Par or Better: 6 rounds recorded at even par or lower.
Top 10 Finishes: 4 appearances in the tournament top ten.
Career Low: A blistering 68 in the opening round of the 53rd Camp Lejeune Intercollegiate.
Muso saved some of his best golf for the post-season. In his first-ever conference championship appearance, he navigated the pressure of a 54-hole format to finish 10th overall. His total of a 1-over par 217 set a new career-best for a three-round tournament, proving his mettle as a foundational piece for McDaniel’s future championship aspirations.
The GCAA honors serve as a significant milestone for Muso, who joins a prestigious list of Green Terror athletes to receive regional recognition. With three years of eligibility remaining, the Centennial Conference has been put on notice by one of its most clinical young starters.
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Friday, May 08, 2026
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Pearman and Company Clinch Emotional "One Love" Victory
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The fairways of the Ocean View Golf Course were transformed into a sea of community spirit as eighteen teams gathered for the 2026 Brian Morris One Love Tournament.
Held as a vital fundraiser for the Friends of Hospice, the event serves as a poignant tribute to the late Bermudian professional Brian Morris, and the standard of play on the course was a fitting testament to his enduring legacy.
In a display of clinical shot-making and near-flawless teamwork, the quartet of Dwayne Pearman, Bradford Laing, Oliver Betschart, and Camiko Smith rose to the top of a highly competitive leaderboard. The champions carded a remarkable round of 19-under par for a total score of 51, navigating the tricky Ocean View layout with a level of precision that ultimately proved insurmountable for the rest of the field.
The race for the podium was a frantic affair that required a scorecard tie-break to separate the chasing pack. Two groups finished just a single stroke behind the winners at 18-under par with scores of 52.
The veteran unit of Jeff Richardson, Garry Burgess, Mackih McGowan, and Azeem Khan found themselves locked in a stalemate for the runner-up spot alongside a formidable outfit competing under the name I Three and A King.
While the action on the leaderboard provided plenty of drama for the spectators, the primary objective of the day remained the support of the Friends of Hospice. The tournament continues to be a cornerstone of the local sporting calendar, blending high-level competitive golf with a meaningful cause that resonates deeply across the island’s sporting community.
As the sun set over the North Shore, the day was hailed as a resounding success, ensuring that the "One Love" philosophy championed by Morris continues to thrive through both sport and charity.
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