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Friday, May 08, 2026
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Pearman and Company Clinch Emotional "One Love" Victory
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The fairways of the Ocean View Golf Course were transformed into a sea of community spirit as eighteen teams gathered for the 2026 Brian Morris One Love Tournament.
Held as a vital fundraiser for the Friends of Hospice, the event serves as a poignant tribute to the late Bermudian professional Brian Morris, and the standard of play on the course was a fitting testament to his enduring legacy.
In a display of clinical shot-making and near-flawless teamwork, the quartet of Dwayne Pearman, Bradford Laing, Oliver Betschart, and Camiko Smith rose to the top of a highly competitive leaderboard. The champions carded a remarkable round of 19-under par for a total score of 51, navigating the tricky Ocean View layout with a level of precision that ultimately proved insurmountable for the rest of the field.
The race for the podium was a frantic affair that required a scorecard tie-break to separate the chasing pack. Two groups finished just a single stroke behind the winners at 18-under par with scores of 52.
The veteran unit of Jeff Richardson, Garry Burgess, Mackih McGowan, and Azeem Khan found themselves locked in a stalemate for the runner-up spot alongside a formidable outfit competing under the name I Three and A King.
While the action on the leaderboard provided plenty of drama for the spectators, the primary objective of the day remained the support of the Friends of Hospice. The tournament continues to be a cornerstone of the local sporting calendar, blending high-level competitive golf with a meaningful cause that resonates deeply across the island’s sporting community.
As the sun set over the North Shore, the day was hailed as a resounding success, ensuring that the "One Love" philosophy championed by Morris continues to thrive through both sport and charity.
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Thursday, May 07, 2026
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Bermuda Ladies Crowned Champions in Curaçao
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 Bermuda have been crowned the 46th Annual Kitty Michael Ladies Invitational Gross Division champions after a dominant final-day performance in Curaçao.
The Bermudian squad displayed remarkable consistency across three gruelling rounds to finish with a combined score of 109-over par. The margin of victory underlined their dominance, finishing nine strokes clear of their nearest challengers, Southwest Florida, who ended the tournament at 118-over par.
While the team celebrated Gross Division glory, they narrowly missed out on a historic double. Bermuda finished as runners-up in the Net Division with a score of 29-over par—just three strokes adrift of the host nation and winners, Curaçao.
Captain Tracy Burgess cemented her status as the tournament's standout performer by claiming the Gross Division Individual Championship. Entering the final round with a significant cushion, Burgess signed for a composed seven-over par 79 to finish the week at 21-over par overall.
Her final card featured two birdies and nine pars, providing the steady foundation needed to hold off the chasing pack. Burgess also added the "Longest Drive" title from Day 2 to her impressive haul of silverware.
The victory was built on depth, with several Bermudian players delivering crucial scores under pressure:
Ann Symonds: Secured 11th place overall at 53-over par after a final-round 86.
Maria Harris: Finished 12th in the Gross standings (54-over par) and secured a brilliant second place in the Net Division (9-over par).
Leslie Wollmann: Claimed sixth place in the Net Division following a consistent final-round 76.
The squad's collective excellence was further highlighted by a string of individual accolades, including "Closest to the Pin" for Jomari Vosloo and "Longest Drive" honours for Angela Cook on the final day.
The victorious squad—comprising Burgess, Tracy Nash, Katyna Rabain, Angela Cook, Jomari Vosloo, Valerie Nearon, Lesley Wollmann, Katrin Burnie, Maria Harris, and Ann Symonds—will now turn their attention to defending their title on home soil.
Bermuda has been confirmed as the host for the 47th Annual Kitty Michaels Ladies Invitational, scheduled to take place in April 2027. Following their exploits in the Caribbean, the champions will undoubtedly be the team to beat when the tournament arrives on the island next spring.
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Wednesday, May 06, 2026
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Bermuda Strengthen Grip on Kitty Michael Invitational
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Bermuda’s elite female golfers have extended their advantage at the 46th Annual Kitty Michael Ladies Invitational in Curaçao, producing a clinical second round to remain the team to beat.
Under the sweltering Caribbean sun, the squad displayed remarkable consistency to lead the Gross Division by seven shots over their nearest rivals from Southwest Florida.
Captain Tracy Burgess continues to be the standout performer of the tournament, delivering a composed six-over par 78 on the second day. Her round, which was highlighted by three birdies and nine pars, has seen her pull ten shots clear of St. Croix’s Donna Basil at the summit of the individual Gross Division. Burgess’s ability to navigate the tricky course layout has provided the foundation for Bermuda's surge toward the title.
The battle for the Net Division is proving equally compelling, with Maria Harris firmly in the hunt for top honours. Harris carded a second-round 78, featuring four birdies, to sit in a tie for second place. She currently trails the leader from Southwest Florida by just four strokes, while teammates Burgess and Katyna Rabain occupy the eighth and tenth spots respectively in a crowded leaderboard.
Bermuda’s collective depth was further underlined by the upward mobility of Katyna Rabain and Tracy Nash. Rabain climbed into ninth position following a battling 12-over par 84, while Nash moved up to 14th place after signing for an 86. Their improved positioning has bolstered the team's standing in the net competition, where Bermuda currently sits in second place, trailing the host nation Curaçao by only four shots.
With one day of play remaining, the Bermudian contingent appears well-placed to secure a historic double victory. The combination of Burgess’s individual dominance and the squad’s overall resilience has established Bermuda as the firm favourites as the tournament reaches its climax.
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Wednesday, May 06, 2026
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Bermuda Elected as a Full CGA Member
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The Caribbean Golf Association (CGA) announced the official admission of the Bermuda Golf Association (BGA) as a full member of the regional body.
The milestone decision was made during the CGA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held last week at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, alongside the 30th Caribbean Golf Classic.
BGA had previously submitted a formal application and, during the AGM, delivered a presentation outlining their vision, motivation, and the benefits they bring to the Caribbean golfing community. Following the presentation, member delegates voted unanimously to approve the application.
President, Bermuda Golf Association, Craig Brown, said, "On behalf of the Bermuda Golf Association (BGA) Board, we are pleased to confirm our progression to full membership within the Caribbean Golf Association. Bermuda has maintained a long-standing relationship with the CGA and has been working toward full membership for some time. Following two years of active participation as an associate member in CGA events, the Board felt this was the right time to take the next step. This move reflects our commitment to providing meaningful regional competition for our players, and we look forward to contributing as a supportive and valued member of the CGA while offering our assistance whenever called upon.”
The Caribbean Golf Association, founded in 1987, includes member countries from across the Caribbean region, including the Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands.
The CGA conducts five annual championships throughout the Caribbean, providing competitive opportunities for juniors, amateurs, and senior golfers, while promoting the continued growth of the game across the region.
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Tuesday, May 05, 2026
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Bermuda Surge Into Lead at Kitty Michael Invitational
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Bermuda’s elite female golfers have seized control of the 46th Kitty Michael Invitational, ending the opening day at the summit of the leaderboard following a masterclass in windy conditions. Led by the formidable pairing of Captain Tracy Burgess and Vice Captain Maria Harris, the ten-player squad navigated the treacherous trade winds of the Old Quarry Golf Course to distance themselves from the international field.
The performance has placed Bermuda in the coveted first-place position in both the Gross and Net Team Events. It was a day defined by individual brilliance as much as collective depth, with the squad of Valerie Nearon, Tracy Nash, Ann Symonds, Katyna Rabain, Lesley Wollman, Katrin Burnie, Angela Cook, and Jomari Vosloo all contributing to a dominant display of Caribbean golf.
Burgess set the pace in the Gross Division, carding an authoritative eight-over par 80. Her round was a rollercoaster of high-level scoring, featuring three Birdies and nine Pars that offset a difficult triple Bogey. Meanwhile, Harris underscored Bermuda’s versatility by topping the Net Division at even par. Harris produced a card that included seven pars but was anchored by her ability to recover from a quadruple bogey to maintain her position at the top of the individual standings.
The team’s gross total was further bolstered by Ann Symonds, who battled through the gusty conditions to sign for a sixteen-over par 88. Symonds managed to find the cup for a birdie and kept her round steady with a string of ten bogeys, ensuring Bermuda remained the team to beat as the sun set on the first day of play.
In the Net Team standings, Bermuda’s advantage was cemented by a trio of impressive scores. Beyond Harris’s leading effort, Lesley Wollmann delivered a sharp three-over par 75 that was highlighted by a remarkable five birdies. Ann Symonds also proved her value in the net category, carding a five-over par 77 that featured four birdies of her own.
As the tournament progresses, the Bermuda team carries significant momentum into the final rounds. Their blend of veteran experience and clinical execution under pressure has established them as the firm favorites to secure the overall title at this prestigious international showpiece.
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