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Monday, June 29, 2026
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Beyond The Fairways Foundation Celebrates First Graduates
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Nine students from St. George’s Preparatory School were celebrated recently as the first graduates of the School-to-Course Programme, the pilot initiative of the newly established charity, Beyond The Fairways Foundation.
The certificate presentation marked the completion of a three-term journey that introduced students to golf within their own school environment before progressing them onto the course at Five Forts Golf Club. The programme was designed to remove the barriers that have kept too many young Bermudians outside a game capable of changing lives. The pilot programme began as a small after-school initiative involving 15 students from St. George’s Preparatory School. Over the course of three terms, nine students completed the full School-to-Course pathway and earned the opportunity to continue their development through Golfzon Leadbetter Academy Bermuda – Five Forts.
Beginning this academic year, the Foundation will significantly expand the programme by delivering golf instruction during physical education classes, introducing many more students to the game before providing after-school and on-course pathways for those who wish to continue.In recognition of their achievement, all nine graduates have been awarded full scholarships to continue their development through Golfzon Leadbetter Academy Bermuda – Five Forts beginning this September.“I am so grateful to have had Beyond The Fairways Foundation at St. George’s Preparatory School this school year. Coach Q, Coach Arriek and Coach Cindy had a tremendous impact on our students. They gave countless hours to introduce our children to golf while providing coaching of the highest calibre.
Friday golf quickly became the students’ favourite part of the week because the coaches were so knowledgeable, patient and fun. This has been a wonderful experience for our entire school community, and we are incredibly grateful for everything Beyond The Fairways has done for our students.”— Mrs. Smith, Principal, St. George’s Preparatory School “This is exactly what the School-to-Course Programme was created to achieve,” said Quinton Sherlock Jr., Chairman of Beyond The Fairways Foundation and Director of Instruction at Golfzon Leadbetter Academy Bermuda. “The goal was never simply to teach golf. It was to create opportunity, build confidence, and give young people access to experiences that can shape their future. Watching these students progress from their school assembly room onto the golf course has been deeply rewarding.”
The Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to St. George’s Preparatory School Principal Mrs. Smith for embracing the programme, and to volunteer Coach Cindy Semos for her dedication and countless hours supporting the students throughout the pilot year. Beyond The Fairways Foundation was founded by four Bermudians—Quinton Sherlock Jr., Daniel Augustus, Arriek Douglas and Ebonie Cox—who grew up in golf, progressed through the game at every level and came together around a shared belief: that too many young Bermudians are being left outside a game that could transform their lives.
A registered charity, the Foundation is built around three pillars:
● Youth Development
● Access & Inclusion
● Education & Scholarships
The Foundation will also launch an Island Junior Golf Tour, featuring 18-hole and, in some cases, 36-hole events designed to prepare Bermuda’s aspiring golfers for elite junior level and collegiate competition.
In addition, they will expand their Junior Golf Programme, offering clearly defined pathways for golfers of varying abilities. As the Foundation’s technical coaching partner, Golfzon Leadbetter Academy Bermuda – Five Forts will continue delivering instruction for scholarship recipients and programme participants, while more advanced players will have the opportunity to compete on the Island Junior Golf Tour.
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Sunday, June 28, 2026
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BGA Stoke Play Champions Crowned at Port Royal
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 Eric West & Sienna Mosquera IslandStats.com
On a final day where the relentless Atlantic coastal breeze tested every ounce of strategic discipline, five new division champions emerged victorious across the iconic public layout.
In the Men's Open Championship Division, Eric West produced a masterclass in risk management, carding a final-round, even-par 71 to finish the tournament at an unshakeable even-par overall.
West’s final loop around the Robert Trent Jones Sr. masterpiece was a model of consistency. He mixed three brilliant birdies with 12 steady pars, dropping shots on just three occasions to keep the chasing pack strictly at arm's length.
Behind him, the challenge from the overnight pursuers faded in the Southampton winds. Alec Barker, who started the day firmly in the hunt, endured a grueling afternoon, signing for a six-over-par 77 to finish the championship in solo second at seven-over-par. Defending champion Jarryd Dillas staged a spirited recovery with a three-over-par 74, but it was only enough to secure the final podium spot at eight-over-par overall.
The Ladies Open Championship Division belonged entirely to Sienna Mosquera, who clinched the title at nine-over-par overall despite a bumpy ride through her final 18 holes.
Mosquera found herself locked in a fierce battle with the demanding track, carding a 12-over-par 83. Her final scorecard was a frantic mix of nine pars, six bogeys, and three costly double bogeys. However, thanks to her magnificent, four-under-par performance in the second round, she had already built a cushion wide enough to comfortably survive the damage.
Tracy Burgess clinched the runner-up spot, closing out her tournament with an 11-over-par 82 to finish at 25-over-par overall. Kim Botelho completed the top three, finishing a distant 35-over-par after a final-round 84.
Experience dictated terms in the Senior Open Championship Division as Robert Vallis produced the round of the day. Vallis tore through the layout with an exceptional two-under-par 69, finishing the tournament as the only player under par at one-under-par overall.
Vallis was in sublime touch, striking four exquisite birdies and 12 pars against just two dropped shots. Arthur Jones claimed second place at 14-over-par after firing a highly commendable even-par final round, while Tony Ravenda took third at 20-over-par.
In a remarkable feat of endurance, Tracy Burgess pulled double duty, sweeping the Senior Ladies Championship Division crown at 25-over-par. Linda Down finished a distant second at 49-over-par after a final-round 91, while Katyna Rabain claimed third spot just one stroke behind at 50-over-par.
The tightest competitive drama of the afternoon unfolded in the Men's First Flight Division, where Jonathan James held his nerve in a grandstand finish.
James carded a steady two-over-par 73 to claim a dramatic one-stroke victory at eight-over-par overall. He just managed to fend off Richard Marriott, who signed for a five-over-par 76 to finish agonizingly close at nine-over-par, while Paul Egan settled for third at 10-over-par after a final-round 75.
Bradford Laing won the Junior Division with a 24-over par, Joshua Cann finished second at 25-over par, and Grayson Tavares finished third shooting 31-over par.
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
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West and Mosquera Take Control on Pulsating Day at Port Royal
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Eric West surged into the lead of the Men’s Championship Division while a sensational Sienna Mosquera extended her advantage as the Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championship delivered another day of high drama at Port Royal.
On a day of pristine scoring conditions on the Southampton layout, the leaderboard underwent a major shake-up across multiple divisions.
The Men's Championship Division saw a changing of the guard at the summit after a fascinating tactical battle.
Eric West climbed into the solo lead after firing a superb one-under-par 70, leaving him at even-par for the tournament. West mixed five brilliant birdies with nine pars and four bogeys to anchor his round and establish himself as the man to catch.
Overnight co-leader Alec Barker remains firmly in the hunt, sitting just one stroke back at one-over-par overall after carding a steady second-round 72.
The story of the day, however, was defending champion Jarryd Dillas. The first-round pace-setter endured a frustrating afternoon in the ocean breeze, slipping down the standings to five-over-par overall after carding a costly five-over 76.
In the Ladies Championship Division, Sienna Mosquera put on an absolute masterclass to turn the tournament into a personal showcase.
Mosquera was in sublime touch, torching the course with a magnificent four-under-par 67 to finish the day at three-under overall. Her spectacular scorecard featured five birdies, twelve pars, and just a lone bogey, opening up a commanding chasm at the top of the grid.
Tracy Burgess occupies second place at fourteen-over-par after bouncing back well with a four-over 75, while Kim Botelho sits in third position at twenty-two-over-par following a second consecutive round of 82.
Experience continued to dictate terms in the Senior Men’s Division, where Robert Vallis stretched his advantage with an excellent one-under-par 70.
Vallis played model, error-free golf, registering two birdies and fifteen pars against a single bogey to finish the day at one-over-par overall. Gary Burnet sits in second at thirteen-over-par after signing for a 76, with Arthur Jones hot on his heels just one shot further back in third after a tidy 74.
The Men's First Flight produced the tightest drama of the afternoon, with Richard Marriott grasping a slender one-stroke lead. Marriott carded an opening four-over-par 75 that included two birdies and ten pars. Tom Loomes is breathing down his neck in second place after a 76, while Jonathan James and Paul Egan sit tied for third after carding identical 77s.
Meanwhile, the Senior Ladies Division sees Tracy Burgess leading the charge at fourteen-over-par, with Linda Down holding second spot at twenty-nine-over-par and Tracy Nash rounding out the top three at thirty-one-over-par.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championship Leaderboard
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Friday, June 26, 2026
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Dillas & Mosquera Set the Pace at Port Royal
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Defending champion Jarryd Dillas and a flawless Sienna Mosquera grabbed the headlines as the Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championship got underway in spectacular fashion at the Port Royal Golf Course.
On a day where players battled for vital positioning on a pristine but technically demanding track, the island's elite amateurs found themselves thoroughly examined by the tricky coastal breezes of Southampton.
The Men's Championship Division lived up to its top-tier billing, concluding the opening twenty-four hours with a grandstand finish at the top of the leaderboard.
Defending champion Jarryd Dillas began his title defense in clinical fashion, carding a highly disciplined even-par round of 71. Dillas showed all the composure that carried him to the trophy last year, navigating the back nine expertly to anchor himself in first place.
However, he is joined at the summit by a relentless Alec Barker. Matching the champion stride for stride, Barker turned in an identical even-par 71 to set up a mouth-watering second-round pairing. The duo hold a slender one-shot cushion over the formidable Eric West, who sits poised in third place after carding a highly competitive one-over-par 72.
Further back, local heavyweights Will Haddrell and Daniel Holland remain within striking distance, both carding opening rounds of four-over-par 75 to share fourth position.
In the Ladies Championship Division, rising star Sienna Mosquera put on an absolute golfing clinic to open up a massive, authoritative gap at the top of the grid.
Mosquera was in sublime form across the rolling Port Royal fairways, firing a magnificent one-over-par 72. Her precision off the tee and superb touch on the greens left the rest of the field trailing in her wake.
Her nearest challenger, Tracy Burgess, found the going significantly tougher in the ocean breeze, fighting her way to a ten-over-par 81 to secure second spot. Kim Botelho rounds out the top three a further shot back after carding an opening eleven-over-par 82.
Experience shone through in the Senior Men's Championship Division as veteran competitor Robert Vallis marched into a commanding early lead.
Vallis managed his round beautifully, avoiding any major score-card blemishes to return a highly commendable two-over-par 73. His measured approach gives him a comfortable four-stroke advantage heading into the second round of play.
Tony Ravenda sits in second place after signing for a six-over-par 77, while Gary Burnet occupies the final podium spot on the opening leaderboard after carding an eight-over-par 79.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Junior Golfers to Compete in Caribbean Championships
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The Bermuda Golf Association was accepted into the Caribbean Golf Association recently as a full member. Their first participation as a full member will be at the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships being held in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic from June 28th – July 3rd 2026.
The BGA are sending five promising juniors to participate in this very prestigious tournament.
Sa-Qui Robinson, will compete in the Under 18 Division, Grayson Tavares will compete in the Under 15 Division with Lewis MacFarlane and Bradford Lanig who is the youngest competitor at age 10 and will be up against players in the Under 13 Division.
Darina Betschart who won the Girls 11 -13 Division last year, will move up an age bracket this year and has demonstrated a liking for the courses in the Dominican Republic.
All of these golfers have been impressive in the junior and senior tournaments this year. The team will be accompanied by Joanne MacFarlane and Tamara Betschart.
The tournament will be played at the Playa Doradae Golf Club. The team will participate in a practice round on Monday, June 29th and tournament play on Tuesday, June 30th through Thursday, July 2nd. The team returns to Bermuda on Friday, July 3rd.
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