Henry Smart has positioned himself perfectly for a shot at the title, taking sole possession of first place after three challenging rounds of the Goslings Bermuda Open at the brisk and breezy Port Royal Golf Course.
Smart carded an Even Par 71 on Friday, a solid score in the conditions, to move to 5-under par for the tournament, creating a crucial buffer ahead of the final round. His third round included four birdies, balanced by four bogeys and ten pars.
Chasing Smart are two players who struggled slightly in the difficult scoring conditions on Friday.
Peter Knade currently sits in second place at 3-under par overall. He finished his third round with a 2-over par 73, carding three birdies, five bogeys, and ten pars. He now trails the leader by two shots.
Tyler Hull holds third place at 2-under par. Hull also signed for a 2-over par 73, but his round was eventful, featuring an eagle, two birdies, ten pars, four bogeys, and one double bogey. He enters the final round three shots off the pace.
The tournament is serving as valuable preparation for several local players set to compete in the upcoming Butterfield Bermuda Championships.
Kenneth Leseur and Michael Sims are currently tied for seventh place at 2-over par. Both players will be pleased with their positioning ahead of the final day.
Meanwhile, the other Bermudian player heading to the PGA Tour event, Oliver Beschart, is in a tie for 10th place at 7-over par as he looks to sharpen his game.
Smart & Knade Seize Second-Round Goslings Open Lead
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There has been a change at the summit of the Goslings Bermuda Open, with Henry Smart and Peter Knade navigating the brisk breeze at the Port Royal Golf Course to become the new joint leaders after the second round.
Both players are now tied at 5-under par overall.
Henry Smart fired the round of the day, carding a superb 4-under par 67. His scorecard included an impressive Eagle, four Birdies, 11 Pars, and just two Bogey’s, catapulting him up the leaderboard from his overnight position. Peter Knade was equally consistent, shooting a 3-under par 68 which featured five Birdies, ten Pars, and three Bogey’s.
Tyler Hull moved into solo third place at 4-under par after posting his second consecutive 2-under par 69.
Overnight leader Kenneth Leseur, one of the three local players qualified for next month’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship, fell into a tie for fourth place at 2-under par, where he is joined by Jay Card.
Fellow Butterfield qualifier Michael Sims is tied for sixth at 1-under par. Meanwhile, Bermuda’s final PGA Tour competitor, amateur Oliver Betschart, is tied for 11th on 5-over par heading into the final round.
Leseur & Walker Share Lead at Goslings Bermuda Open
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The 2025 Goslings Bermuda Open teed off at the Port Royal Golf Course with a crisp breeze setting up a challenging but scoreable first round, resulting in a tie at the top of the leaderboard.
Two players carded impressive 4-under par 67s to share the overnight lead: Kenneth Leseur and James Walker.
Leseur, one of the local players qualified for the upcoming Butterfield Bermuda Championship, delivered a volatile but brilliant round that included an Eagle, five Birdies, ten Pars, one Bogey, and one Double Bogey. Walker's round was more consistent, featuring six Birdies, ten Pars, and just two Bogey’s.
Close behind the leaders, there is a three-way tie for third place at 3-under par 68. This group includes another Butterfield Bermuda Championship qualifier, Michael Sims, who finished his round with six Birdies, nine Pars, and three Bogey’s, tying with Peter Knade and Jay Card.
Rounding out the top six, Tyler Hull and Chaka DeSilva both shot 2-under par 69s to end the day tied for sixth.
The third local player qualified for the PGA Tour event, Oliver Betschart, finished his opening round at 1-over par, placing him tied for 16th heading into the second day.
Mosquera's Lehigh Takes Fourth in Quinnipiac Classic
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Inclement weather forced the Quinnipiac Classic to be shortened to a 36-hole event, with Sienna Mosquera and her Lehigh University Women's Golf teammates tying for fourth place at The Farms Country Club.
After the opening round was interrupted by bad weather on Day One, play resumed and concluded on Day Two with the remaining portion of the first round and all of the second round being played.
Lehigh finished in a tie for fourth place out of 11 competing teams with a final score of 632 (324-308).
Host Quinnipiac won its own tournament by a single stroke, finishing with a score of 608 (311-297), just three strokes ahead of the runner-up.
Bermudian first-year Sienna Mosquera finished in 62nd place individually, recording a two-round score of 180. Mosquera posted a final round of 85, improving on her opening score of 95.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Brown Exemption to 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship
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Blades Brown, the 2024 Rolex Junior Player of the Year from Nashville, Tennessee, has earned an exemption into the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The 18-year-old secured the prestigious American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) award following a remarkable season highlighted by a third-place finish at the AJGA Simplify Boys Championship, tied for third at the RLX Ralph Lauren Junior Classic and a runner-up finish at The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by Rolex.
“Being named the 2024 AJGA Player of the Year is one of the greatest highlights of my junior golf career — a moment I’ll always carry with me,” said Blades Brown. “From the moment I learned I would be receiving the award, the opportunity to play in Bermuda has been at the forefront of my mind. I have heard nothing but incredible things about the tournament, the staff, the course, and the entire experience. I mean, who wouldn’t want to play golf in paradise? I’m truly grateful to the AJGA and the Butterfield Bermuda Championship for extending this invitation. It’s an honor to compete in 2025, and I sincerely hope it won’t be my last time teeing it up in Bermuda.”
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship continues its partnership with the AJGA, offering an annual exemption to the Rolex Junior Player of the Year. This collaboration provides a direct pathway for top junior golfers to compete at the professional level.
“We’re incredibly proud to continue our partnership with the AJGA and to welcome Blades Brown to Bermuda,” said Danielle Carrera, Tournament Director of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. “Blades represents everything this exemption is meant to highlight — exceptional talent, dedication, and maturity beyond his years. His rapid rise through the ranks is inspiring, and we’re thrilled that Bermuda will be part of his journey. Fans can look forward to watching one of golf’s brightest young stars compete on one of the most breathtaking stages in the sport.”
In a historic milestone for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Blades Brown, the 2024 Rolex Junior Player of the Year, will be the first recipient to accept the tournament’s exemption as a professional rather than a junior golfer.
Brown’s 2024 season was exceptional. In addition to his standout AJGA performances, he made his PGA TOUR debut as an amateur at the Myrtle Beach Classic, finishing an impressive T26. His 2025 season marked a significant transition as he turned professional in December 2024, forgoing college golf to pursue a full-time career on the PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour. His professional debut came at The American Express in January 2025, where he carded an 8-under-par 64 in the second round, the third-lowest score by a player under 18 in a PGA TOUR event in the past 40 years. He has played in six PGA TOUR events and eight Korn Ferry Tour events since his pro debut, with his best finish coming in April at the Veritex Bank Championship, where he finished T2.
The AJGA has hosted the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship at Port Royal Golf Course since 2023. The 2025 event, held from January 16-19, featured 54 holes of stroke-play and welcomed top junior golfers from around the world. The tournament included three Bermuda natives, seven countries and 17 states represented. Phillips Swift of Macon, Georgia and Kayla Black of Ontario, Canada both claimed their first AJGA wins at the 2025 event.
The 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, part of the FedExCup Fall, is scheduled for November 13-16 at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda. The event promises to deliver a thrilling showcase of talent, with Brown joining a field of established professionals and rising stars.
