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Saturday, March 28, 2026
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O’Brien’s Leads Quartet to Victory in St. David’s Fundraiser
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A clinical display of teamwork and precision saw the quartet of George O’Brien Jr, Isaiah O’Brien, Daniel Augustus, and Marcelos Thomas crowned champions of the St. David’s Cricket Club Fundraiser Golf Tournament.
The event, held at the historic Ocean View Golf Course, brought together some of Bermuda’s most recognizable sporting figures for a day of competitive camaraderie. The winning side proved to be in a league of their own, navigating the course with remarkable efficiency to finish at 15-under par. Their scorecard earned them the top prize, including Port Royal vouchers and grocery certificates, marking a successful afternoon for the O’Brien-led contingent.
The battle for the remaining podium spots remained intense throughout the afternoon. A formidable team featuring Dwayne Pearman, Bradford Laing, Aaron James, and Donovan Livingston secured second place with a score of 13-under par. They were followed closely by the third-place finishers, Lionel Cann, Jamie Cann, Diego McCallan, and Mikus Ming, who combined for a solid round of 12-under par.
The depth of the field was further illustrated by a tie for fourth place, which was ultimately decided by retrogression. The team of Cornell Bean Sr, Cornell Bean Jr, Damon Mussenden, and Jamie Matthews took the fourth spot at 11-under par, edging out the fifth-placed side of Sammy Robinson, Terryn Fray, Damon Rabain, and Shantoine Lambert, who finished with the same score. The sixth-place honors went to the Lamb family collective, as Eddie, Jordan, and Dakota Lamb, alongside Billy Joe Pitcher, carded a round of 10-under par.
Individual accolades were also celebrated during the prize-giving ceremony. Terryn Fray showcased his accuracy by claiming the Closest to the Pin title on the seventh hole, while Mikus Ming took the honors on the ninth. Maxwell Curtis rounded out the individual winners by securing the Closest to the Pin award on the 18th hole. In the spirit of the fundraiser, the Most Honest Team award was presented to Naquan Smith, Nicori Smith, Dante Brangman, and Rai Sampson, who finished the day at two-over par.
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Friday, March 27, 2026
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Sherlock & Pearman Share Spoils at Five Forts
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Veteran experience and rising form collided in the East End as Quinton Sherlock and Dwayne Pearman finished deadlocked at the top of the leaderboard during the latest round of the 2026 Moongate Tour.
The picturesque Five Forts Golf Club provided a stern test for the island’s elite, but both Sherlock and Pearman managed to navigate the coastal breezes to sign for identical rounds of one-under-par 61. Sherlock’s path to the summit was built on a foundation of consistency, carding 13 pars and three birdies against just two dropped shots. Pearman, meanwhile, took a more adventurous route to the same score, offsetting a bogey and a costly double-bogey with a flurry of four birdies and 12 pars to claim his share of the lead.
The battle for the final podium spots was equally congested, with a three-way tie for third place as Kenny Leseur, Adam Perry, and Josh Hines all finished on even par. Leseur and Perry mirrored each other’s scorecards with three birdies and 12 pars apiece, while Hines produced a roller-coaster round featuring four birdies, two bogeys, and a double-bogey to remain in the hunt.
Further down the standings, Nick Jones and Jamie MacMillan occupied the sixth spot after both carded one-over-par 63s. Jones relied on 13 pars to steady his round, while MacMillan proved to be the master of safety, recording 15 pars and only a single birdie during his afternoon in St George’s.
In the team competition, the Turtle Hill trio of Adam Perry, Jamie MacMillan, and Chris Smith secured the clubhouse lead with a combined six-over-par. Their disciplined collective performance was enough to hold off a late charge from Ocean View, who finished two strokes back in second at eight-over, while the Port Royal Founders rounded out the top three with a total of 12-over-par.
Moongate Tour Five Forts Golf Club Leaderboard
-1 Quinton Sherlock (p)
-1 Dwayne Pearman (p)
E Kenny Leseur (p)
E Adam Perry (p)
E Josh Hines (p)
+1 Nick Jones (p)
+1 Jamie MacMillan (a)
+3 Andrew Trott-Francis (p)
+3 OJ Pitcher (p)
+4 Steven Lambert (p)
+4 Spencer Wideman (a)
+4 Daniel Augustus (p)
+5 Chris Smith (p)
+5 Brent Giannone (a)
+6 Matthew Smith (p)
+6 Jarryd Dillas (a)
+8 Ricky Leon (a)
+9 Marcelos Thomas (a)
+9 Jevon Roberts (a)
+9 Scott Roy (p)
+10 Mackih McGowan (a)
+11 Shannon Trott (a)
+14 Junior Robinson (a)
+15 Jordan Swan (a)
+15 Duane Lowe (a)
+18 Tyler Emery (a)
+19 Garrett Lowe (a)
+21 Dennis Joell (a)
+23 Matt Garrett (a)
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
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“Beyond the Fairways” Launches Golf Across Bermuda
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A new charitable initiative, “Beyond the Fairways”, has been officially established by Quinton Sherlock Jr., Daniel Augustus, Ebonie Cox and Arriek Douglas, with a clear and compelling mission: to make golf more accessible, inclusive and impactful for a broader and more diverse cross-section of Bermudians.
What sets Beyond the Fairways apart is the shared journey of its founders. Each has been involved in the game from a young age, progressing through Bermuda’s junior golf system and into higher levels of competition and professional engagement. Through those experiences, they have developed not only a deep understanding of the game, but also a clear awareness of the structural and financial barriers that can limit entry, progression, and exposure.
Collectively, the founders bring a wealth of experience across competitive play, coaching and player development. Their backgrounds position them to deliver high-quality instruction, mentorship and guidance, while also advocating for greater access to the opportunities that golf can provide - including education, travel and career pathways.
“We’ve lived the journey,” the founders shared in a joint statement. “We understand both the opportunities the game can create and the barriers that can stand in the way. Beyond the Fairways is about widening that pathway - ensuring more young Bermudians can access the game, stay in the game and benefit from everything it has to offer.”
The charity will focus on several key areas of supporting, including:
● Youth Development Programs that introduce golf at the grassroots level, with structured coaching, mentorship and life-skills integration
● Access and Inclusion Initiatives that reduce financial and structural barriers to participation
● Education and Scholarship Pathways that support young Bermudians in pursuing academic and athletic opportunities locally and abroad
● Community Engagement through partnering with schools, community organizations and stakeholders to broaden participation in the sport
Beyond the Fairways aims to complement and strengthen Bermuda’s golf ecosystem by building sustainable pathways into the game - from first exposure to long-term development - while ensuring that access is not determined by circumstance, but by opportunity.
At a time when the conversation around public golf is increasingly focused on cost and sustainability, Beyond the Fairways offers a parallel solution: grow the game by growing participation, deepening engagement and investing in the next generation.
The organization will begin rolling out its initial programs in the coming months and is actively seeking partnerships with corporate sponsors, donors and community stakeholders who share its vision of using golf as a vehicle for opportunity and transformation.
For more information, partnership inquiries, or to support the initiative, please contact:
Quinton Sherlock Jr. at qdsherlock@gmail.com
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Betschart Siblings Secure Double Podium in Texas
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Bermuda’s Oliver and Darina Betschart produced a pair of clinical performances to secure second-place finishes at the Prestige Tour Hill Country Open in San Antonio recently.
The Srixon Prestige Tour is for juniors ages 11-18* and is the most competitive program that the STPGA has to offer. It is geared towards the best players in the state of Texas.
Competing at the challenging Hill Country Golf Club, the siblings demonstrated the tactical consistency that has seen them become regular fixtures on the junior leaderboards in Texas. In the Girls 11-14 Age Group Division, Darina Betschart navigated a testing layout to claim the runner-up spot after carding an eight-over-par 80. Her round was a study in resilience, featuring ten steady pars and a vital birdie to offset a difficult triple bogey and stay firmly in contention at the top of the standings.
The momentum continued in the Boys 15-18 Age Group Division, where Oliver Betschart matched his sister’s achievement with a composed display of ball-striking. Oliver finished in a tie for second place after shooting a highly impressive one-over-par 73. His round was anchored by thirteen pars and a pair of birdies, with only three bogeys across the eighteen holes preventing him from taking the top spot on the podium.
The double success in San Antonio marks another significant milestone for the Betscharts as they continue to refine their games against elite regional competition. Both players showed an ability to manage the course effectively under pressure, reinforcing their reputations as two of the most promising young talents currently representing the island on the international junior circuit.
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Sunday, March 22, 2026
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Muso & McDaniel Podium finish & locals shine at Ocean View
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Bermuda’s Dylan Muso produced a scintillating final-round performance to propel McDaniel College onto the podium at the prestigious NCAA Premier Collegiate Tournament.
Muso was in inspired form, carding a two-under-par 70 to spearhead his team's charge during the closing stages of the event. His round was a masterclass in attacking golf, featuring six birdies and eight pars, which proved enough to offset four bogeys on a testing layout. Thanks to Muso’s contribution, McDaniel finished the tournament at 13-over par to secure third place. They were narrowly beaten to the runner-up spot by Salisbury, who finished at 12-over, while Drew University were crowned convincing champions with a total of six-over par.
Muso finished T8th at 2-over par on the Individual Leaderboard.
Closer to home, the Bermuda Golf Association’s March Monthly Medal at Ocean View Golf Course saw a high standard of play across multiple divisions. In the Men’s First Flight, Jonathan James claimed the top spot with a resilient three-over-par round, finishing just one stroke ahead of Damian Palanyandi. Roger Brangman and Cornell Bean shared the third position, both finishing five-over for the day.
The Ladies Division was dominated by Tracy Burgess, who navigated the breezy conditions to finish three-over par, a comfortable six strokes clear of Morgan Lightbourne. Katrin Burnie rounded out the top three with a score of 13-over. In the Men’s Second Flight, Lamont Marshall secured the honours with a 15-over-par performance, holding off challenges from Shawn Wade and Gareth Tavares.
The Senior Men’s competition provided some of the day's best scoring, with Arthur Jones finishing as the only player under par. His impressive one-under-par round saw him take the First Flight title ahead of Mark Ray and Hav Trott. In the Second Flight, Sinclair Trott claimed victory with a seven-over-par total, finishing well ahead of Miles Stephens and Aaron Adams.
The island's youth prospects also took to the fairways in the Junior Division. Lewis MacFarlane showcased his potential in the White Tees flight for ages 12 to 14, finishing two-over par to beat Damian Moniz. In the Red Tees flight, Joshua Cann took the win with a 16-over-par total, followed by Bradford Laing and Arthur Cooper.
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