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Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Haddrell Holds Nerve to Secure Major Glory at Turtle Hill
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The 2026 Moongate Tour shifted into high gear this weekend as Bermuda’s elite descended upon the Turtle Hill Golf Club for the season's inaugural Major Championship. In a test of precision and mental fortitude, Will Haddrell emerged victorious, navigating the challenging par-three layout to claim the title at even par.
Haddrell set the pace during a commanding opening eighteen holes, carding a two-under-par 52. His first round was a masterclass in consistency, featuring four birdies and twelve pars against just two bogeys. However, as the coastal winds typical of the Fairmont Southampton property began to freshen, the second round proved a far more grueling affair. Haddrell remained resilient, battling through five bogeys but balancing the card with three crucial birdies to post a two-over-par 56 and secure the clubhouse lead.
The battle for the podium was a tightly contested affair, with defending Order of Merit champion Kenny Leseur pushing the leader until the final green. Leseur finished just one stroke adrift at one-over par for the tournament. His performance was defined by a steady hand, recording two birdies in his opening round followed by a more aggressive three-birdie showing in the afternoon. Despite his efforts to close the gap, three bogeys in each round ultimately left him in the runner-up spot.
Scott Roy rounded out the top three, finishing the major at two-over par. Representing the host club, Roy utilized his local knowledge to fire three birdies in each of his rounds. While he matched the champion’s birdie count in the final session, five bogeys in the mounting afternoon pressure saw him settle for third place. The result provides a significant shake-up to the early season standings, with the double Order of Merit points awarded for this major set to play a pivotal role in the race for the tour crown.
2026 Moongate Tour Turtle Hill Major February Results
Even Will Haddrell
+01 Kenny Leseur
+02 Scott Roy
+04 Adam Perry
+04 Damian Palanyandi
+05 Chris Smith
+05 Daniel Augustus
+05 Chaka DeSilva
+06 Camiko Smith
+06 Chris Parry
+08 Jevon Roberts
+09 Jamie MacMillan
+09 OJ Pitcher
+10 Roger Brangman
+10 Jordan Swan
+10 Scott Barnett
+10 Nick Jones
+14 Mackih McGowan
+14 Tariqah Walikraam
+14 Stephen Roberts
+15 Matthew Smith
+15 Junior Robinson
+17 George O'Brien
+17 Yany Ariza
+17 Walter Jackson
+18 Brent Giannone
+19 Garrett Lowe
+20 Damon Smith
+22 Jarryd Dillas
+25 Tyler Emery
+26 Clint Grahm
+27 Duane Lowe
+41 Aaron Adams
+42 Steven Almeida
+51 Shawn James
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Friday, February 27, 2026
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Moongate Tour Stars Descend on Turtle Hill for First Major
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The 2026 Moongate Tour moves into high gear this Saturday as the field arrives at Turtle Hill Golf Club for the season's first Major Championship.
With double Order of Merit points on the line, the pressure is mounting on Bermuda’s elite to master the technical par-three layout. Organizers have urged all competitors to review the 2026 Player Handbook before tomorrow's opening tee-off, emphasizing the stakes involved in this prestigious event.
The morning action begins with a formidable threesome at 10:30. Jarryd Dillas, a perennial contender on the international amateur circuit, brings significant momentum after a tied-second finish in the season opener. He is joined by the clinical Adam Perry, who is arguably the in form player on the tour following his impressive three-stroke victory at Port Royal last month. Completing the group is professional Camiko Smith, a former Johnnie Walker Classic winner known for his grit in testing coastal conditions.
Just ten minutes later at 10:40, the spotlight turns to defending overall tour champion Kenny Leseur. Leseur, who dominated last year's Order of Merit with unwavering consistency, will look to rediscover that form alongside Turtle Hill’s own Club Director, Scott Roy. Roy’s intimate knowledge of these greens makes him a major threat on home turf. They are joined by Matthew Smith, rounding out a group that features three of the island's most disciplined ball-strikers.
At 11:00, the experience levels jump as Daniel Augustus takes to the tee. Augustus, who recently finished runner-up in the tour's inaugural 36-hole major at this very course, remains a favorite to clinch his first title of the year. He is paired with Chris Smith, the local professional who held his nerve to win here last season, and the versatile Chris Parry.
The final featured group at 11:20 sees Damian Palanyandi looking to build on a string of top-five finishes. He will face off against Will Haddrell, a seasoned amateur known for his prowess in match-play scenarios, and Jordan Swan, who has been steadily climbing the rankings following a strong showing in the Mid Ocean Cup team events.
As the blustery Atlantic winds continue to buffet the south shore, accuracy rather than distance will be the currency of the day.
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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Trott’s Quartet Triumphs in Minors Memorial Thriller
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The fairways of the Ocean View Golf Course played host to a gripping conclusion of the Landro Minors Memorial Golf Tournament, where the top of the leaderboard proved inseparable after 18 holes of high-quality action. In a display of clinical scoring, two teams reached the clubhouse at an identical 15-under par, forcing the tournament to be decided by retrogression.
Ultimately, the team of Kavon Trott, Darriek Douglas, Eugene Smith, and Gary Peniston were declared the champions. Their consistency across the back nine proved to be the decisive factor, narrowly edging out the formidable quartet of Allan Bradshaw, Cornell Bean Jr., Cornell Bean Sr., and Curtis Booth. Both teams mastered the coastal conditions of the Devonshire track, navigating the rolling greens to set a formidable standard for the rest of the field.
Beyond the battle for the overall title, the tournament featured a series of individual challenges that highlighted the technical precision of the local field. The "Closest to the Pin" prizes were contested throughout the day, with Sammy Robinson setting the early pace by sticking his shot closest on the second hole. Billy Joe Pitcher followed suit on the seventh, while Marcellos Thomas claimed the honors on the ninth.
The back nine saw tournament winner Gary Peniston add to his trophy haul by securing the closest-to-the-pin prize on number 11. As the round reached its climax, Phil Talbot showed his class on the 16th, and Bentley Gibbons rounded out the prize winners with a pinpoint effort on the 18th. The event served as a fitting tribute to the late Landro Minors, bringing together a competitive field for one of the most anticipated memorial fixtures on the local golfing calendar.
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Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Three Pairs Reign Supreme at Port Royal
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The Bermuda Golf Association’s 4-Ball Championships concluded at the Port Royal Golf Course, with Jevon Roberts and Oliver Betschart crowned the Bermuda 4-Ball Men’s Division Champions. In the Ladies’ Championship Division the defending champions Ann Symonds and Tracy Burgess claimed their third consecutive title after a three-hole playoff.
Jevon Roberts and Oliver Betschart have been crowned the Bermuda 4-Ball Men’s Division Champions after a masterclass in consistency at the Port Royal Golf Course. The pair surged to the title following a scintillating second-round five-under par 66, finishing the tournament with a combined total of four-under 138.
The victory marks a successful title defense for the duo, who held off a determined chasing pack in the blustery Southampton conditions. Spencer Wideman and Derrick Irby, who had shared the overnight lead, carded a steady one-under par 70 to claim second place at two-under par overall. The perennial threat of Jarryd Dillas and Damian Palanyandi rounded out the top three, finishing at one-over par 143 after a closing round of 72.
In the Ladies’ Championship Division, the title was decided in a three-team playoff. Rising golfer Darina Betschart posted a one-over-par 72, the lowest score of the day in the Ladies' Division, bringing her team level with overnight leaders Tracy Nash and Carine Brule, and the defending champions Ann Symonds and Tracy Burgess. After a three-hole playoff, Symonds and Burgess secured the win - claiming their third consecutive title.
The Senior Men’s Division provided an exciting finish, as Sheldon Chychrun and George Hutchings were deadlocked with retired athletes Mark Ray and Kyle Lightbourne after regulation play.Following a one-hole playoff, Chychrun and Hutchings claimed the title competing against MarkRay. Lightbourne was unavailable for the playoff due to football touchline commitments.
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Saturday, February 21, 2026
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Wideman and Irby Weather the Storm to lead at Port Royal
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 Ladies Defending Champs in the Mix IslandStats.com
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.
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