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Monday, November 02, 2026
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Juniors Betschart & MacFarlane Secure Top-Five Finishes
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Bermudian junior golfers Darina Betschart and Lewis MacFarlane both secured top-five finishes at the Optimist Tournament of Champions in Florida.
The pair impressed against strong international fields across the two-day event at the Las Colinas Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-in-the-Hills.
Fifteen-year-old Betschart finished fifth out of 29 competitors in the Girls 14–18 division.
She opened with a one-over-par 72 before adding a 74 on the second day for a four-over-par total of 146.
"I played quite well for competing in the 14–18 division and placing fifth overall," Betschart said.
"I left some shots out there, but overall my game was strong and consistent. It's always such a privilege to represent Bermuda and be in contention."
In the Boys 11–13 division, MacFarlane produced a determined Sunday fightback to claim fourth place.
After opening with a 79, he shaved six strokes off his score in the final round to card a 73, finishing on 152 (10 over par).
"I feel like I played pretty solid, better in the second round," MacFarlane said.
"The course was not in the best condition, but it was quite short and it played to my strengths. Being able to have the opportunity to compete overseas is awesome, and it was a great experience."
The results cap another encouraging weekend for Bermuda's junior golf programme, highlighting the continued development of the island's emerging young talent on the international stage.
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
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Mosquera Helps Lehigh Secure Home Invitational Title
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Bermudian sophomore Sienna Mosquera played her part as Lehigh Women's Golf sealed the team title at the Lehigh Invitational, capped by a dramatic chip-in on the final green.
Hosting at Trump National Golf Club, the Mountain Hawks delivered under late pressure to capture top honours on the team leaderboard, aided by an extraordinary finish in the individual standings.
The standout moment of the 36-hole event belonged to Lehigh junior Reese Hannon. Standing on the tournament's 36th hole, Hannon produced a stunning chip-in birdie to complete a final-round two-over-par 74, finishing at seven-over 151 (77-74). The late piece of magic saw her edge out Rutgers' Elizabeth Ryu to claim individual medallist honours.
Mosquera provided vital contributions towards the collective triumph, finishing tied for 35th at 22-over 166.
The Bermudian showed her scoring touch in the opening round, carding three birdies, six pars, seven bogeys, and two double bogeys on her way to an 80. Confronted with tougher scoring conditions on the final day, Mosquera steadied through the middle stretches with nine pars and two birdies, counteracting seven double bogeys to sign for an 86.
The victory concludes a strong autumn campaign for the Mountain Hawks, who now head into the winter hiatus before returning to action when the spring schedule tees off in early February.
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Friday, October 30, 2026
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Amateur Godwin Claims Moongate Tour Honours at Mid Ocean
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 James Godwin IslandStats.com
In brutal, blustery conditions that tested every aspect of course management, Godwin produced a resolute round of two-over-par 73 to finish atop the leaderboard, edging out an experienced chasing pack of local professionals.
Godwin’s card featured three birdies alongside 11 solid pars, providing the necessary cushion to offset three bogeys and a solitary double-bogey on an afternoon where par was hard currency across the fabled Tucker’s Town layout.
Behind the winner, a tense battle for second place resulted in a three-way tie at three-over-par 74 between professionals Nick Jones, Kenny Leseur, and Chaka DeSilva.
Jones endured an eventful, rollercoaster day on the links, highlighting his round with a brilliant eagle alongside two birdies, but seven bogeys ultimately checked his momentum.
Leseur took a steadier approach through the gusts, posting two birdies and 13 pars, only to be undone by two costly double-bogeys and a dropped shot.
DeSilva showed sharp scoring intent by racking up a field-leading four birdies, but three bogeys and two double-bogeys left him sharing the second-place purse with his fellow pros.
Godwin's composed showing in adverse weather marks another standout result on the local circuit, highlighting the growing depth of amateur talent pushing the professional ranks on Bermuda's premier stages.
Moongate Tour Round October 30th Leaderboard
+02 James Godwin (a)
+03 Nick Jones (p)
+03 Kenny Leseur (p)
+03 Chaka DeSilva (p)
+04 Dwayne Pearman (p)
+06 Camiko Smith (p)
+08 Daniel Heinlein (a)
+08 Seth de Roulet (a)
+08 Andrew Trott-Francis (p)
+09 Damon Smith (p)
+09 Chris Smith (p)
+10 Adam Perry (p)
+11 Gordon Cox (a)
+11 Andrew Trott (p)
+15 Scott Barnett (a)
+16 Matthew Smith (p)
+16 Joshua Cabrera (a)
+16 Jevon Roberts (a)
+17 Mackih McGowan (a)
+18 Steven Lambert (p)
+19 Duane Lowe (a)
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Monday, October 26, 2026
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Smotherman edges Power in Dramatic Playoff at Port Royal
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American Austin Smotherman captured the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship title after overcoming Ireland's Seamus Power in a tense, three-hole sudden-death playoff at Port Royal Golf Course.
Locked together at the summit of the leaderboard after 54 holes, the pair returned to Port Royal’s perilous signature par-three 16th hole to decide the PGA Tour crown.
Perched above the crashing Atlantic ocean, the iconic 235-yard layout tested both competitors' nerve down the stretch, requiring three trips before Smotherman finally broke the deadlock to seal victory.
With coastal crosswinds sweeping across the cliffs, neither player flinched through the opening exchanges of the playoff.
Both Smotherman and Power produced composed tee shots and assured putts to trade matching pars on their first two visits to the 16th green.
The breakthrough arrived on the third sudden-death attempt. Power, the 2022 tournament champion, found trouble off the tee, failing to get up and down as he slipped to a costly bogey.
Smotherman kept his composure under maximum pressure, safely navigating the green to tap in for par and claim the biggest win of his career.
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Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Power and Smotherman to Meet in Monday Morning Playoff
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Due to the unfavorable weather forecast for Monday, October 26 at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, and with conditions expected to make the completion of 72 holes uncertain, the tournament results will be considered final through 54 holes in accordance with PGA TOUR Regulations.
With winds expected to be less severe for a limited period on Monday morning, a playoff between Seamus Power and Austin Smotherman will be conducted tentatively at 9 a.m. ADT at Port Royal Golf Course with the intention to play the iconic 16th hole to determine the Champion.
The playoff will be broadcast live on Golf Channel.
Spectator Information
For the safety of fans and volunteers, spectators will not be permitted on property at Port Royal Golf Course. Fans are encouraged to watch the playoff live on Golf Channel.
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