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Saturday, August 08, 2026
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Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier
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The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced details for its highly anticipated Local Qualifier presented by Brit Re, where Bermuda’s best golfers will have the chance to compete for three spots in Bermuda’s PGA TOUR event at Port Royal Golf Course.
The Local Qualifier will be held on September 8th & 9th at Port Royal Golf Course, challenging participants to bring their best game on one of the island’s most picturesque and demanding layouts. This two-day, 36-hole, competition is open exclusively to Bermudian professional golfers, amateur golfers, and other local players who meet eligibility requirements:
1. Players must possess Bermudian status or equivalent
2. Players must be in good standing with the BGA and BPGA and not subject to any disciplinary process or sanction of either association
3. Amateurs must have an up-to-date Handicap Index, or equivalent handicap issued by an international body of golf, not exceeding 1.4 under the USGA Handicap System
The top 2 finishers of the Local Qualifier will earn a coveted exemption into the 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship field, joining an elite lineup of PGA TOUR professionals from around the world. The third-place finisher will earn an exemption into the 2027 Butterfield Bermuda Championship field.
"The Local Qualifier is a special part of our tournament’s identity,” said Tournament Director, Danielle Carrera. “We are thrilled to welcome back our sponsor Brit Re and thank their team for the support of this event. This year you will note we are providing two exemptions into the 2026 tournament and one into the 2027 tournament. This means that in 2027 we will see four Bermudian golfers compete on the world’s grandest golf stage. We wish the competitors the best of luck!”
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has quickly become a highlight of the island’s sporting calendar, attracting world-class players, passionate fans, and international media coverage. For local competitors, the qualifier is more than just a tournament—it’s an opportunity to represent Bermuda on the PGA TOUR and inspire the next generation of golfers.
Entry forms and eligibility guidelines are available at https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/6144269
Spectators are welcome to attend and cheer on Bermuda’s finest as they compete for the chance of a lifetime.
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship will take place October 22-25 at Port Royal Golf Course.
For more information about the tournament or to volunteer and purchase tickets, please visit www.butterfieldbdachampionship.com
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Wednesday, August 05, 2026
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Muso Surges into Second as Bermuda Maintain Team Pursuit
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Dylan Muso produced a stunning second-round display to surge into second place in the Hoerman Cup individual standings as Bermuda kept up their title challenge at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship in Nassau.
Competing at The Royal Blue Golf Course, Muso fired an impressive four-under-par 68 to move to four under for the tournament, sitting just a single stroke off the lead. His electric round was headlined by an eagle and four birdies alongside 11 pars and just two bogeys.
First-round leader Eric West remains firmly in contention, tied for third at three under overall after carding a solid even-par 72.
Further down the Men's Division leaderboard, Oliver Betschart sits tied for 17th at five over following a second-round 78 (+6), while Will Haddrell is tied 21st at seven over after registering a 76 (+4). Mikus Ming occupies tied 24th on nine over following a three-over 75, with Arman Newton down in 55th place (+50) after a difficult round of 100 (+28).
The collective efforts keep Bermuda’s men’s team in second position in the overall standings at two over par.
In the George Teale Individual Ladies' Division, Sienna Mosquera continues to lead the Bermudian contingent, rising to eighth place overall at 16 over par after improving with a second-round 77 (+5) that included two birdies and 11 pars.
Darina Betschart holds 11th place at 20 over par after signing for a 79 (+7), while Tracy Burgess sits 18th (+30) following a second consecutive 87. Morgan Lightbourne completes the squad in joint-23rd (+38) after an 89 (+17).
Bermuda's women's team remain fifth in the standings at 36 over par heading into the third round.
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Tuesday, August 04, 2026
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Bermuda Men in a Three-Way Tie in Nassau Opener
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Bermuda’s men’s team made a strong start at the prestigious Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship (CAGC) in Nassau, opening in a three-way tie for the lead at 1-under par.
Competing at The Royal Blue Golf Course, Bermuda sit alongside the Cayman Islands and Trinidad and Tobago at the top of the men's team division following Tuesday’s opening round.
Meanwhile, Bermuda’s women's team ended the opening day in fifth place in the country standings at 24-over par.
In the men’s gross individual standings, Eric West paced the Bermudian squad with a 3-under par round of 69, positioning him in fourth place overall. West carded five birdies, 10 pars, and three bogeys across his opening 18 holes.
Oliver Betschart sits two shots further back in sixth place after shooting a 1-under par 71, while Dylan Muso registered an even-par 72 to share 10th position.
Will Haddrell lies 22nd after carding a 3-over 75, with Mikus Ming placing 31st following an opening 78 (+6).
Sienna Mosquera led the way for Bermuda in the Ladies Best Gross Division, ending the day in 11th place after shooting an 11-over par 83.
Darina Betschart holds 12th position following an 85 (+13), Tracy Burgess sits 16th after an 87 (+15), and Morgan Lightbourne occupies 24th after opening with a 93 (+21).
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Monday, August 03, 2026
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Bermuda to Compete in Caribbean Amateur Championships
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The Bermuda Golf Association (BGA) announced that it will field a team at the prestigious Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship (CAGC), the region’s elite amateur event, hosted by the Caribbean Golf Association in conjunction with the Bahamas Golf Federation at The Royal Blue Golf Course, Nassau, Bahamas, from August 4th to 7th, 2026.
The CAGC is 54 holes as combined Team and Individual event, the championship marks the first time the Bermuda Golf Association has competed at this level and serves as a significant milestone in the Association’s continued efforts to give Bermudian golfers the opportunity to compete against their Caribbean counterparts on the regional stage.
Bermuda will be represented by a team of ten - six men and four women - drawn from across the island’s competitive golfing community.
Bermuda Representatives:
Men’s Team: Eric West, Will Haddrell, Oliver Betschart, Dylan Muso, Mikus Ming, and Arman Newton
Women’s Team: Tracy Burgess, Seinna Mosquera, Darina Betschart, and Morgan Lightbourne
Team Support: Richard Marriott and Craig Brown
BGA President Craig Brown stated, “Our entry in the CAGC is a major moment for golf in Bermuda ,as it represents our full member status in the CGA. It is our first time at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship, the region’s premier amateur event. It is a huge step forward for our Association in our commitment to regional competition and for every golfer on the island. We have assembled a strong team of men and women who have worked hard to earn this opportunity, and they will represent Bermuda with pride and determination.
The BGA, thanks the CGA Tournament Team and extended a public thank you to the Bahamas Golf Federation for their warm hospitality.”
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Bermuda Open Sponsored by Goslings Returns
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Bermuda Golf announced the return of The Bermuda Open Sponsored by Goslings, a 54-hole championship open to professionals and amateurs that will be contested at Port Royal Golf Course from September 10th to 12th, 2026.
After time away from the calendar, one of the island’s most storied competitions returned last year with high stakes. This year, those stakes are still part of the event as the Champion Golfer will earn an exempt spot into the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, the PGA TOUR event hosted on the same Port Royal layout in October.
“The Bermuda Open has always been a marquee event for the island, we are grateful to our sponsors and stakeholders that we are able to retain the Champion Golfer earning a start in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship as it raises the profile of the event and the island,” said Craig Brown President of Bermuda Golf.
“With Goslings behind the event, the support of Bermuda Tourism Authority, the Butterfield Championship Team and the team at Port Royal, we look forward to three days of championship golf that Bermuda can be proud of.”
New for this year, Bermuda Golf is also excited to introduce The Junior Bermuda Open, to be held on Saturday, September 12th. The junior championship gives the island’s junior athletes and guests an opportunity and experience of meaningful competition on a world-class course in tough tournament conditions.
Registration opens today at 5:00 p.m. (AST) via the official sign-up link: Click Here to sign up for the Goslings Bermuda Open 2026 Event.
Players are encouraged to register early, as strong demand is anticipated.
Full event details, including the professional purse of $50,000 (with $10,000 to the Champion), formats, tee times and entry information are available at the link provided.
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