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Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Goslings Bermuda Open Paz fires stunning 63 to Snatch Title
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Amateur Virgilio Paz produced a breathtaking final-round eight-under-par 63 to complete a dramatic comeback and claim the 2026 Goslings Bermuda Open title at Port Royal Golf Course.
Taking full advantage of calm, sun-drenched conditions on the Southampton layout, the young Venezuelan delivered an immaculate bogey-free display featuring eight birdies and 10 pars. Paz vaulted to the top of the leaderboard to seal the championship at 15 under par.
Overnight leader Nathan Petronzio, who had commanded the tournament through the opening 36 holes, had to settle for the runner-up spot just one stroke behind at 14 under. The American professional signed for a three-under 68 comprising five birdies, 11 pars, and two dropped shots, narrowly falling short as Paz mounted his charge.
David Pastore secured third place at 12 under par after carding an impressive, unblemished final round of six-under 65, highlighted by six birdies and 12 pars.
Peter Bradbeer and Benjamin Martin finished in a share of fourth on 10 under par. Bradbeer's eventful closing 68 included seven birdies, seven pars, and four bogeys, while Martin climbed the order with a five-under 66 featuring an eagle, four birdies, 12 pars, and a lone bogey.
Will Haddrell finished as the leading Bermudian in the field, ending the week inside the top 10 in ninth place at two over par. Haddrell closed out his tournament on a high note, rolling in five birdies against 10 pars and three bogeys to sign for a two-under 69.
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Friday, September 11, 2026
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Goslings Bermuda Open Petronzio Surges Four Strokes Clear
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Nathan Petronzio fired a scintillating seven-under-par 64 to establish a commanding four-shot lead after the second round of the 2026 Goslings Bermuda Open at Port Royal Golf Course.
Playing under bright, sun-drenched skies on the Southampton layout, the American professional produced an immaculate display featuring an eagle, five birdies, and 12 pars to advance to 11 under par for the championship.
Petronzio's bogey-free masterclass leaves him four strokes ahead of his nearest pursuers, with Peter Bradbeer and amateur Virgilio Paz sharing second spot on seven under par.
Bradbeer mounted a sharp charge of his own, carding seven birdies against a solitary bogey alongside 10 pars. Paz kept pace in the amateur ranks, offsetting two bogeys with six birdies and 10 pars to maintain his position in the final groupings.
David Pastore climbed into fourth place at six under par, signing for a lively scorecard comprising eight birdies, eight pars, and two dropped shots.
First-round contender Benjamin Martin rounds out the top five at five under par, remaining firmly within touching distance after an afternoon consisting of five birdies, 12 pars, and a single bogey.
With two rounds in the books and coastal conditions holding firm, Petronzio heads into the weekend firmly in control of his own destiny.
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Petronzio Takes Early Lead in Sun-Drenched Bermuda Open
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Nathan Petronzio produced a disciplined opening-round 67 to seize a one-shot lead as the Goslings Bermuda Open got under way in glorious sunshine at Port Royal Golf Course.
The American professional took full advantage of calm coastal conditions on the Southampton layout, picking up six birdies against a solitary bogey alongside 11 pars to set the four-under-par clubhouse target.
He faces immediate pressure from the amateur ranks, led by Virgilio Paz, who carded a fine three-under 68. Paz rolled in five birdies to offset a pair of bogeys, staying firmly within striking distance going into Friday.
Fellow amateur John Tandberg sits alone in third place, signing for a two-under 69 after a composed afternoon featuring four birdies, 12 pars, and two dropped shots.
The chasing pack remains densely bunched just three shots off the pace at one under par, where professionals Benjamin Martin and Peter Bradbeer are joined on 70 by Sebert Walker.
With conditions at Port Royal expected to test players as the sea breezes pick up over the weekend, Petronzio will look to consolidate his slender advantage when the second round begins.
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Wednesday, September 09, 2026
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Jones and Smith Punch PGA Tour Tickets
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Nick Jones and Camiko Smith fired matching one-under-par 70s in the final round to secure their places in the PGA Tour’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship following a gripping finish at Port Royal Golf Course.
Jones emerged as the overall winner of the 36-hole Local Qualifier with a combined total of one-over par. The professional produced a composed, attacking closing 18 holes, rolling in four birdies against 11 pars and three bogeys to lead the field and punch his ticket to next month’s main event.
Smith took the second qualifying berth just one stroke back at two-over par. He relied on metronomic consistency down the stretch, carding 15 pars alongside two birdies and just a solitary bogey to match Jones's 70 and seal a return to the PGA Tour stage.
Under revised tournament regulations providing an exemption for the subsequent edition, Daniel Augustus had plenty to celebrate despite missing out on this year's field.
Augustus battled through a rollercoaster final day featuring three birdies, 12 pars, a bogey, and two double bogeys to finish third overall at five-over par, officially locking in his spot for the 2027 Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Quinton Sherlock took fourth position at seven-over par, while Johnny Bart completed the top five a further shot adrift at eight over.
Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier Final Leaderboard
+01 Nick Jones
+02 Camiko Smith
+05 Daniel Augustus
+07 Quinton Sherlock
+08 Johnny Bart
+10 Oliver Betschart
+10 Anthony Phipps
+10 Kenneth Leseur
+11 Adam Perry
+11 Jarryd Dillas
+13 Christopher Smith
+13 Christian Collins
+13 Chaka DeSilva
+17 Dwayne Pearman
+18 Will Haddrell
+18 Andrew Trott-Francis
+20 Christopher Grantier
+21 Cornell Bean
+25 Damon Smith
+26 Steven Lambert
+29 Lester Cox
+29 Jon Denney
+31 Arman Newton
WD Eric West
WD Mikus Ming
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Tuesday, September 08, 2026
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Leseur Takes Clubhouse Lead in Testing Conditions in Qualifier
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Kenny Leseur produced an enterprising display of shot-making to claim the overnight lead as treacherous weather battered opening-round action at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier.
Heavy rain and soggy fairways greeted the field at Port Royal Golf Course, but Leseur held his nerve to sign for an even-par 71. His eventful card featured five birdies, nine steady pars, three bogeys, and a solitary double bogey to leave him alone at the top of the leaderboard.
Two strokes adrift, Nick Jones and Christian Collins share second place after carding matching two-over-par 73s in contrasting styles:
Nick Jones (73): Relied on clinical consistency, grinding out 14 pars, a lone birdie, and three bogeys.
Christian Collins (73): Delivered a rollercoaster effort, highlighted by an eagle and three birdies alongside five bogeys and a double.
A shot further back, experienced campaigners Daniel Augustus and Camiko Smith remain firmly in striking distance, tied for fourth at three-over-par 74.
Augustus endured an erratic day that included four birdies against four bogeys and a damaging triple bogey, while Smith kept mistakes to a minimum with two birdies, 11 pars, and five dropped shots to stay in the hunt heading into the decisive final round.
Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier 2026 First Round Leaderboard
71 Kenneth Leseur
73 Nick Jones
73 Christian Collins
74 Daniel Augustus
74 Camiko Smith
75 Anthony Phipps
75 Quinton Sherlock
76 Adam Perry
77 Johnny Bart
77 Christopher Smith
78 Oliver Betschart
78 Eric West
78 Jarryd Dillas
79 Mikus Ming
79 Andrew Trott-Francis
79 Chaka DeSilva
80 Damon Smith
80 Dwayne Pearman
82 Cornell Bean
83 Will Haddrell
83 Steven Lambert
83 Christopher Grantier
86 Jon Denney
88 Arman Newton
88 Lester Cox
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