Daniel Augustus successfully defended his lead to be crowned the champion of the 2025 Gosling’s Moongate Tour Championship, securing the title at the Port Royal Golf Course after posting back-to-back strong performances.
Augustus, who carried a commanding three-stroke advantage into the second and final round, maintained his lead with resilient play on the demanding Port Royal course.
He shot a final round of 4-over par 75, which brought his two-round total to 5-over par, a score that was comfortably enough to secure the championship.
Veteran golfer Dwayne Pearman staged a strong final-round effort to climb into second place. Pearman shot a commendable second round of 1-over par 72, lifting his total score for the tournament to 9-over par.
Rounding out the podium in third place was Camiko Smith. Smith finished his second round with a score of 5-over par 76, giving him a total score of 10-over par for the championship.
The victory underscores Augustus's consistent form and mental toughness across the two days of competition.
2025 Gosling’s Moongate Tour Championship Final Leaderboard
+05 Daniel Augustus +09 Dwayne Pearman +10 Camiko Smith +13 Scott Roy +14 Kenny Leseur +15 Andrew Trott +22 Chris Smith +23 Scott Barnett +23 Jamie MacMillan +24 Elliott Meachem +25 Andrew Trott-Francis +31 Damon Smith +31 Yany Ariza +32 Steven Lambert - Mackih McGowan
Friday, November 28, 2025
Augustus Holds Three-Stroke Lead in Championship
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The 2025 Gosling’s Moongate Tour Championship got underway at the Port Royal Golf Course, with Daniel Augustus establishing a three-stroke lead over the field following a strong performance in the First Round.
Daniel Augustus will carry a commanding advantage into the second and final round after shooting an opening round of 1-over par 72.
Chasing him is Kenny Leseur, who finished the day in second place at 4-over par 75. Just one stroke further back is Camiko Smith, who currently sits in third place after carding a round of 5-over par 76.
The chasing pack is tightly contested, ensuring a competitive final day of action. Scott Roy occupies fourth place at 6-over par, while veteran player Dwayne Pearman rounds out the top five, sitting at 8-over par 79 after his opening round.
The golfers will return to the links to battle for the Championship title and prize money in the final round.
2025 Gosling’s Moongate Tour Championship Leaderboard
+01 Daniel Augustus +04 Kenny Leseur +05 Camiko Smith +06 Scott Roy +08 Dwayne Pearman +09 Andrew Trott +09 Jamie MacMillan +09 Andrew Trott-Francis +11 Chris Smith +12 Yany Ariza +12 Scott Barnett +15 Elliott Meachem +16 Steven Lambert +21 Mackih McGowan +21 Damon Smith
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Junior Golfers Dominate Club Championships & Challenges
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The past weekend proved a fantastic showcase for Bermuda's emerging golf talent, with several junior players clinching major titles across the island, underscoring the strength of the island's youth programmes.
The biggest headlines were captured by two of the island's most promising young golfers. Seventeen-year-old Oliver Betschart demonstrated his consistent quality by winning the Port Royal Club Championship for the second time in his young career.
Equally impressive was 16-year-old Arman Newton, who secured the title at the Tucker's Point Club Championship, marking him as a champion at another of Bermuda’s premier courses.
The success continued at the Thanksgiving Challenge on the Hill at Turtle Hill, where juniors dominated the gross divisions:
Seventeen-year-old Johnny Bart secured the victory in the Blue Division. Twelve-year-old Lewis MacFarlane was crowned the champion of the White Division, highlighting the talent even in the younger age brackets.
Adding to the family success, 14-year-old Darina Betschart put in a superb performance at the Port Royal Club Championship, finishing as the runner-up in the Ladies Division. Her second-place finish against senior competition demonstrates the rapid development of the island's female junior players.
The weekend's results signal a bright future for competitive golf in Bermuda, with the next generation already securing major championships.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Down & Bart Triumph in Thanksgiving Challenge at Turtle Hill
Roberts, Bart & Brangman
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The Bermuda Golf Association's 36-hole Thanksgiving Challenge delivered a weekend of compelling action on the Hill at the Turtle Hill Club, with champions crowned across three divisions following tense battles over two rounds.
The Ladies (Gross) Division produced the tightest contest, with a three-way tie for the lead after the opening 18 holes. Linda Down, Ann Symonds, and Cynthia Semos all carded a first-round score of 12-over par 66. Down, however, found an extra gear in the final round to clinch the title with a combined total of 21-over par 129. Ann Symonds finished five strokes back in second place at 26-over par 134, while Elizabeth Carpio and Semos tied for third at 29-over par 137.
The Men's Blue (Gross) Division also came down to the wire. Johnny Bart ultimately secured the victory with a two-round total of 8-over par 116. Bart was in a deadlock after the first 18 holes, tied with Roger Brangman, with both men shooting 5-over par 59. In the end, Bart claimed the title by the narrowest of margins, as Brangman finished one stroke back in second place at 9-over par 117, while Stephen Roberts rounded out the top three at 13-over par 121.
Lewis MacFarlane was crowned the champion of the Men's White (Gross) Division after carding a total of 13-over par 131. MacFarlane carried a solid lead from the first 18 holes, having shot 7-over par 61. EJ Carreiro took second place with a score of 18-over par 126, and Christopher Morris finished third, scoring 29-over par 137.
The specialty prizes were spread across the field: Lewis MacFarlane won the Closest to Pin on Hole #1 (Rounds 1 & 2), Tony Cabral claimed Closest to Pin on Hole #17 (Men's White Division), Simon Benedek won Closest to Pin on Hole #9 (Ladies Division), and Sarah Dwyer took Closest to Pin on Hole #10
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Wind-Swept Port Royal Finally Yields Maiden PGA Title
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Adam Schenk has broken his lengthy PGA Tour duck in dramatic fashion, capturing the Butterfield Bermuda PGA Championship at the challenging Port Royal Golf Course. Battling swirling winds and mounting pressure, the American delivered the performance of his career to secure an emotional first win in his eighth season on Tour.
Coming into the week ranked outside the world's top 200, Schenk’s victory was a monumental breakthrough. His season had been quiet, featuring only a handful of top-ten finishes, placing him in a precarious position on the FedEx Cup standings. However, the unique, often brutal, seaside test presented by the Port Royal course proved to be the stage for a career-defining week.
There was a lot at stake in Bermuda, as players were not only be battling for a share of the $6 million purse, but perhaps even more importantly, a high finish, would launch the contenders into the coveted top 100 on the FedEx Cup Fall points list, ensuring their status for the 2026 season.
Schenk would collect the $1.08 million winners cheque, while Chandler Phillips who finished second collected the second placed cheque worth $: $654,000, this was only his second top 10 finish this season as he was Official World Golf Ranked 216th coming into tournament
Schenk showed immense grit to navigate the famous Bermuda winds, often cited as the biggest obstacle to scoring low. He held his nerve throughout the final round, fending off a tight leaderboard that included several players fighting for their Tour cards. The triumph is not just a career milestone for the 33-year-old, but one of the most unlikely victories of the season, cementing his place on the PGA Tour for the foreseeable future and validating years of grinding effort.
