Daniel Augustus Cruises Johnnie Walker Classic Victory
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Daniel Augustus produced a bogey-free final round to wrap up a dominant victory at the Johnnie Walker Classic, finishing on five under par to lift the trophy at Ocean View Golf Course.
Building on his overnight lead after an opening two-under 68, Augustus barely put a foot wrong on Sunday. He signed for a flawless three-under-par 67, collecting three birdies and 15 pars to cruise clear of the chasing pack and secure a six-stroke triumph.
His nearest challenger proved to be Nick Jones, who mounted a spirited final-day charge with a matching 67 to claim solo second at one over par overall.
Jones lit up the course with an eagle, three birdies, and 12 pars, but two dropped shots ultimately kept him from mounting a serious challenge to Augustus' unblemished lead.
The battle for third ended in a dead heat between overnight contenders Chaka DeSilva and Mark Phillips, with both men signing for three-over-par 73s on Sunday.
DeSilva endured a rollercoaster final 18 holes, mixing four birdies and 11 pars with a bogey, a double bogey, and a damaging triple bogey. Phillips experienced an equally turbulent afternoon, trading four birdies with seven bogeys and seven pars to share the final spot on the podium.
Andrew Trott and Jonathan James rounded out the top five, finishing tied at five over par. Trott carded a steady final-round 72 featuring two birdies, 12 pars, and four bogeys, while James slipped down the leaderboard with a four-over 74 containing a solitary birdie, 13 pars, three bogeys, and a double bogey.
Augustus sets Early Pace in Johnnie Walker Classic
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Daniel Augustus took control on the opening day of the 2026 Johnnie Walker Classic, carding a composed two-under-par 68 to claim a two-stroke clubhouse lead at Ocean View Golf Course.
Augustus produced a measured, disciplined round in blustery conditions, mixing 14 pars with three birdies and dropping just a single shot to head the leaderboard.
His two-under effort puts him clear of nearest pursuers Chaka DeSilva and Mark Phillips, who both signed for level-par 70s.
DeSilva and Phillips mirrored each other’s scorecards across 18 holes, each picking up three birdies against three bogeys and 12 pars to remain firmly in contention heading into the second round.
Jonathan James sits alone in fourth place, three shots off the pace following an opening 71. James managed two birdies, 13 pars, and three bogeys in a steady display.
A congested chasing pack at two-over-par 72 features Aaron James and Christopher Smith.
Smith endured an eventful afternoon, trading four birdies with two bogeys and a pair of double-bogeys alongside 10 pars, while Aaron James offset three birdies with five bogeys to match his total and round out the top tier of the leaderboard.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Parry at British Speedgolf Championship to spark Bermuda Plans
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Avid speedgolfer Chris Parry has claimed a stunning third-place overall finish at the 2026 British Speedgolf Championship, exceeding all expectations and prompting plans to introduce the fast-paced discipline to Bermuda.
Competing against an elite international field, Parry produced a standout display over the weekend, outlasting several touring professionals and former world champions to secure a podium spot in the flagship event.
Speedgolf combines traditional stroke play with running, scoring competitors on an aggregate calculated by adding total shots taken to the minutes elapsed on the course.
Riding the wave of his breakthrough performance on British soil, Parry now has his sights firmly set on bringing the sport home to the island.
"It has really spurred me on to hold an event in Bermuda now," Parry said. "Ideally, the aim is to attract talent from across the international Speedgolf community."
The proposed showcase would mark the official introduction of Speedgolf to the local sporting calendar, offering Bermudian athletes a novel endurance test while positioning the island as a future destination on the global circuit.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Goslings Bermuda Open Paz fires stunning 63 to Snatch Title
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Amateur Virgilio Paz produced a breathtaking final-round eight-under-par 63 to complete a dramatic comeback and claim the 2026 Goslings Bermuda Open title at Port Royal Golf Course.
Taking full advantage of calm, sun-drenched conditions on the Southampton layout, the young Venezuelan delivered an immaculate bogey-free display featuring eight birdies and 10 pars. Paz vaulted to the top of the leaderboard to seal the championship at 15 under par.
Overnight leader Nathan Petronzio, who had commanded the tournament through the opening 36 holes, had to settle for the runner-up spot just one stroke behind at 14 under. The American professional signed for a three-under 68 comprising five birdies, 11 pars, and two dropped shots, narrowly falling short as Paz mounted his charge.
David Pastore secured third place at 12 under par after carding an impressive, unblemished final round of six-under 65, highlighted by six birdies and 12 pars.
Peter Bradbeer and Benjamin Martin finished in a share of fourth on 10 under par. Bradbeer's eventful closing 68 included seven birdies, seven pars, and four bogeys, while Martin climbed the order with a five-under 66 featuring an eagle, four birdies, 12 pars, and a lone bogey.
Will Haddrell finished as the leading Bermudian in the field, ending the week inside the top 10 in ninth place at two over par. Haddrell closed out his tournament on a high note, rolling in five birdies against 10 pars and three bogeys to sign for a two-under 69.
Friday, September 11, 2026
Goslings Bermuda Open Petronzio Surges Four Strokes Clear
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Nathan Petronzio fired a scintillating seven-under-par 64 to establish a commanding four-shot lead after the second round of the 2026 Goslings Bermuda Open at Port Royal Golf Course.
Playing under bright, sun-drenched skies on the Southampton layout, the American professional produced an immaculate display featuring an eagle, five birdies, and 12 pars to advance to 11 under par for the championship.
Petronzio's bogey-free masterclass leaves him four strokes ahead of his nearest pursuers, with Peter Bradbeer and amateur Virgilio Paz sharing second spot on seven under par.
Bradbeer mounted a sharp charge of his own, carding seven birdies against a solitary bogey alongside 10 pars. Paz kept pace in the amateur ranks, offsetting two bogeys with six birdies and 10 pars to maintain his position in the final groupings.
David Pastore climbed into fourth place at six under par, signing for a lively scorecard comprising eight birdies, eight pars, and two dropped shots.
First-round contender Benjamin Martin rounds out the top five at five under par, remaining firmly within touching distance after an afternoon consisting of five birdies, 12 pars, and a single bogey.
With two rounds in the books and coastal conditions holding firm, Petronzio heads into the weekend firmly in control of his own destiny.
