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Thursday, April 02, 2026
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Muso Leads McDaniel to Victory in Hershey
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Dylan Muso produced a standout performance on the fairways of Pennsylvania to lead McDaniel College to a clinical team victory at the Elizabethtown College Spring Invitational.
In a high-stakes NCAA Division III battle at the Hershey Country Club, Muso demonstrated remarkable resilience to navigate a challenging course and secure a podium finish in the individual standings.
McDaniel University proved to be the class of the field, combining for a total score of 23-over par to clinch the team title. The victory serves as a significant statement of intent for the Green Terror as they move into the heart of the spring collegiate schedule.
While the team success was the headline, Muso’s personal scorecard was the engine behind the win. The Bermudian international finished in a tie for second place, carding a composed four-over-par 75.
Muso’s round was a masterclass in scoring under pressure, characterized by an aggressive approach that yielded a rare eagle and two birdies. Despite the volatility of a round that included six bogeys and a double bogey, his ability to grind out eight crucial pars kept him at the sharp end of the leaderboard.
The result in Hershey marks another consistent outing for Muso, who has quickly established himself as a reliable anchor for the McDaniel lineup.
With an individual silver medal and a team trophy now in his luggage, the focus for the sophomore remains on maintaining this ball-striking consistency. As the NCAA Division III season reaches its decisive phase, Muso’s ability to deliver under the "sweet" pressure of Hershey suggests he is finding his peak form at exactly the right time.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Sakashita & Stetson Dominate Bermuda Triangle Collegiate
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Isaki Sakashita produced a composed final-round performance at Port Royal to overhaul her teammate and claim the individual title as Stetson University completed a clean sweep at the Bermuda Triangle Collegiate.
On a day where the challenging Atlantic gusts continued to test the field's resolve, Sakashita started the final round trailing overnight leader Ailsa Brannock. However, a gritty three-over par 74—bolstered by four crucial birdies—saw her surge past her compatriot to secure the top prize on the iconic Southampton course.
It was a frustrating afternoon for Brannock, who had led the field through the opening 36 holes. Despite a resilient front nine, a seven-over par 78 saw her slip into second place, finishing four strokes adrift of the champion. Wofford’s Bella Kent rounded out the podium in third, battling through a difficult ten-over par 81 that included three birdies but was ultimately undone by a series of costly double and triple bogeys.
In the team standings, Stetson’s dominance was absolute. Finishing with a combined three-round total of 48-over par, they secured the championship with a staggering 32-stroke margin. The University of Albany and Wofford could not be separated in the race for the runner-up spot, eventually finishing tied for second at 80-over par.
For the local galleries, there was plenty of encouragement in the performance of Bermudian golfer Sienna Mosquera. Representing Lehigh University, Mosquera saved her best for last, carding a disciplined final-round 78 that featured ten pars and a birdie. Her efforts saw her climb the leaderboard to finish in a tie for 21st at 26-over par, while her Lehigh teammates secured a seventh-place finish in the overall standings.
As the curtain falls on this year's tournament, Stetson depart the island as the undisputed class of the field. For Sakashita, the victory marks a significant milestone in her collegiate career, proving that even in the most demanding Bermudian conditions, composure and tactical discipline remain the ultimate keys to success.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Oliver Betschart Finishes Third in Puerto Rico
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Oliver Betschart produced the round of the tournament on Tuesday to secure a podium finish at the Puerto Rico Junior Island Championships, headlining a successful week for Bermuda’s young golfing contingent.
Competing at the Grand Reserve Golf Club, Betschart saved his best for the final round of the Boys International Division. The teenager carded a superb three-under-par 69—the lowest score of the day across the field—to climb the leaderboard and finish in a tie for third at two-over-par overall. His clinical closing performance, which featured seven birdies and eight pars, left him just two shots adrift of local winner Ayden Febres and Brazil’s Guilherme Yoshikawa.
The silverware stayed in the family as Darina Betschart claimed victory in the Girls 15-and-Under division. After leading for the duration of the tournament, Darina finished at 27-over-par following a final-round 81. Her consistent play throughout the 54 holes was enough to secure a 12-stroke victory over her nearest rival, Marena Fontanet, and earned her a tie for ninth place in the overall Girls International standings.
In the same division as Oliver, Arman Newton displayed grit during a testing final round. Newton carded an eight-over-par 80 to finish the championships in 32nd place with a total of 27-over-par. Despite the challenging conditions in Rio Grande, his final scorecard included three birdies and six pars, providing a solid finish to a high-pressure week of international competition.
With a podium spot and a divisional title secured, the Bermudian trio depart Puerto Rico having made a significant impact on the regional stage. For Oliver Betschart, his record-setting final round serves as a powerful statement of intent as he continues to establish himself as one of the island's most promising young talents.
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Monday, March 30, 2026
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Bermuda Juniors Golfers Compete in Puerto Rico
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Darina Betschart holds a commanding position at the Puerto Rico Junior Island Championships after a resilient display of golf at the Grand Reserve Golf Club.
The young Bermudian leads the Girls 15 and Under division following two testing rounds in Rio Grande. Betschart showed significant improvement as the tournament progressed, overcoming a challenging opening round of 83 to fire a much-improved seven-over par 79 on day two. Her second round was highlighted by a steadying birdie and consistent play that helped her weather a difficult triple bogey, leaving her at 18-over par overall and at the head of the field heading into the final stages.
In the Boys International Division, Oliver Betschart finds himself firmly in the mix after a rollercoaster opening 36 holes. He started the tournament in sensational form, carding a brilliant one-under par 71 that featured four birdies and 11 pars. Although he found the going tougher in his second round with a six-over par 78, he remains tied for eighth place at five-over par. His ability to scramble for pars during a demanding second session has kept him within striking distance of the leaders.
Meanwhile, Arman Newton sits in 32nd place in the same division after battling through two rounds of high-pressure collegiate-style competition. Newton showed flashes of high-quality play in his opening round of 79, which included an impressive 12 pars, but found consistency harder to come by during a second-round 84. Despite the setbacks, his combined score of 19-over par keeps him in the heart of the international field.
With the championship presented by National Lumber and Hardware reaching its climax, all three Bermudians remain focused on navigating the challenging layout of the Grand Reserve. For Darina Betschart, the goal is now to protect her lead, while Oliver Betschart will be looking to rediscover the sub-par form that ignited his tournament on day one.
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Monday, March 30, 2026
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Bermuda Triangle Collegiate Underway @ Port Royal
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 Ailsa Brannock IslandStats.com
The iconic Southampton course lived up to its formidable reputation on Monday, with relentless coastal gusts demanding pinpoint accuracy across 36 holes of championship golf. While many struggled to find their rhythm in the deteriorating conditions, Stetson emerged as the class of the field, navigating the wind with a composure that has left their rivals playing catch-up.
Ailsa Brannock holds the individual clubhouse lead following a masterclass in consistency. The Stetson standout carded back-to-back rounds of 73 to finish the day at four-over par—a remarkable scorecard considering the strength of the breeze.
She is closely shadowed by Wofford’s Bella Kent, who sits just one stroke back in second place. Kent displayed significant resilience after an opening 75, returning to the course in the afternoon to fire a brilliant one-over par 72, the low round of the day. Sophia Bardunias of Bucknell rounds out the podium places at six-over par after mirroring the leader’s stability with consecutive rounds of 74.
The team standings reflect Stetson’s dominance; their collective score of eight-over par has carved out an eight-shot cushion over second-placed Wofford. The University of Albany remains in the hunt in third, though they trail the leaders by ten strokes as the tournament moves into its final stages.
For the local galleries, attention remains firmly fixed on Bermudian talent Sienna Mosquera. Competing for Lehigh University, Mosquera sits in a tie for 29th on the individual leaderboard at 19-over par. Her efforts have helped the Mountain Hawks into sixth place in the team standings, as they battle to climb the rankings in a field separated by fine margins.
As the golfers prepare for the final round, all eyes will be on whether the chasing pack can make significant inroads on a Stetson side that appears perfectly at home in the challenging Bermuda winds.
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