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Friday, December 19, 2025
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Newton Surges to Fecchio Junior Cup Victory
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The 38th Fecchio Junior Cup concluded at the Turtle Hill Golf Club in dramatic fashion, as Arman Newton overturned an overnight deficit to claim the prestigious Blue Division title.
After opening with a 61, Newton returned to the par-three layout to card a 60, bringing his two-round aggregate to 121 to secure a hard-fought victory. Newton's resilient final round was a true test of character, as he balanced two Birdies and 12 pars against two Bogeys, a Double Bogey, and a costly Quadruple Bogey to hold off a charging field.
The performance of the day belonged to Isaiah O'Brien, who delivered the lowest score of the final round with a 5-over par 59. O'Brien's scorecard was a picture of consistency with one Birdie, 13 Pars, and just two Bogeys and two Double Bogeys, allowing him to climb into a tie for second with a total score of 122.
Overnight leader Johnny Bart, who dazzled with a masterclass 56 in the first round, struggled to find the same rhythm in his second outing. Bart eventually carded a 66 to finish with a total of 122, having to settle for third place behind Newton and O’Brien.
In the White Division, Charles Smith solidified his status as the man to beat throughout the tournament. Following an opening 62, Smith returned to card a 69 for a combined total of 131, comfortably ahead of his nearest rivals. Damian Moniz finished second after posting back-to-back rounds of 68 for a 136 total, while Fletcher Logie rounded out the top three with a total score of 138 after improving on his opening 70 with a final round 68.
The Red Division saw Bradford Laing demonstrate exceptional consistency to top the leaderboard. Laing followed his opening 66 with a 65 to finish on 131, a full 18 strokes ahead of runner-up Joshua Cann, who posted rounds of 78 and 71 for a 149 total. Lorcan McGlynn completed the podium with a total score of 163 after rounds of 81 and 82.
In the Handicap Divisions, where Stableford points were the order of the day, Jacob Garrett claimed the Gold Division title for the under-11s. Garrett improved significantly on his opening 42 points by racking up 56 on the final day, while Leo Sund took second after improving from 40 to 57 points. Cyril Jones finished third, moving from 36 to 52 points.
The Yellow Division for over-11s was led by Thomas Troughton, who followed his opening 41 with a final round 49. Poppy Parry claimed second with rounds of 34 and 38, while Zara Soutter finished third after slipping from an opening 39 to 32 points in her final round.
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Johnny Bart Shines as Fecchio Junior Cup Gets Underway
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In the marquee Blue Division, Johnny Bart delivered a masterclass in iron play to seize the clubhouse lead. Bart, a known specialist on this course, carded an impressive two-over-par 56 to establish a narrow two-shot cushion. He is closely pursued by Lewis MacFarlane, whose 58 keeps him firmly in contention, while Arman Newton sits in third place after a resilient 61.
The White Division saw Charles Smith emerge as the man to beat after the first 18 holes. Smith’s gross 62 gives him a comfortable six-shot advantage over Damian Moniz, who carded a 68, with Cillian McGlynn just one stroke further back in third.
The handicap divisions provided plenty of drama of their own, led by a high-scoring battle in the Gold Division. Jacob Garrett leads the way for the under-11s with 42 points, narrowly edging out Leo Sund and Benjamin Ivey, who are currently locked in a tie for second with 40 points apiece.
In the Yellow Division, Thomas Troughton proved his mettle by racking up 41 points to lead the field. Zara Soutter remains within striking distance on 39, while Poppy Parry rounds out the top three with 34 points heading into Friday's final round.
The day was also marked by several moments of individual brilliance during the "Closest to the Pin" challenges. Adam Roberts claimed the honors for the Blue Division on the 13th, while Connor Sousa showed his accuracy on the 2nd for the White Division. Bradford Laing, who also leads the Red Division with a gross 66, took the prize on the 1st, and Yellow Division leader Thomas Troughton capped off a fine day by winning the challenge on the 7th.
Click Here to see the Full 38th Fecchio Junior Cup First Round Results
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Fecchio Junior Cup Set for Turtle Hill Golf Club
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The 38th Fecchio Junior Cup is scheduled for this Thursday, December 18th & Friday, December 19th at the Turtle Hill Golf Club.
There will be a new champion this year as defending champion Oliver Betschart will be off island on a family vacation.
A large field has registered with most of the top junior golfers in the field. The 2023 champion, Camilo Legere, will be looking to challenge once again along with Arman Newton, who captured the Tucker’s Point Club Championship a few weeks ago. Johnny Bart will also be in the hunt as he finished on top of the leaderboard at the last BGA event that was held at Turtle Hill in November.
Sa-Qui Robinson, just back from his first term at the prestigious Mike Bender Golf Academy in Orlando will be another one to watch. The steady Lewis MacFarlane will be playing up a division as he is 12 years old but with a handicap index of 4.6 is one to keep an eye on as his short game could flourish at the short par 3 course.
The 43-player field will be divided into 5 divisions based on handicap index, age and level.
The Blue Division is the Championship Division with 17 players aged 15+ with a handicap index of -12. The White Division has 9 players between the ages of 12-14 with a handicap index between 12 to 18. The Red Division has 5 players between ages 11-12 with handicap index of +18. These three divisions will be playing stroke play over 36 holes.
The Gold (Under 11 yrs) and Yellow Division (Over 11 yrs) will be playing the Stableford Format. These divisions are for those golfers that don’t have an established handicap index and are just getting into playing tournament golf.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Cohasset & Hawks Ridge Fire 59s in Goodwill Final Round
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The final day of the 2025 Goodwill Bermuda Pro-Am saw low net scores return across the island’s three courses, with the teams from Cohassett Golf Club and Hawks Ridge Golf Club both carding impressive 12-under-par 59s.
The Port Royal Golf Course saw the Cohassett Golf Club team post a final-round low net score of 59 (-12). The team, comprising professional BRIAN KIENKE and amateurs Cris Sigovich, Steve Matthews, and Lee Wilson, secured the best amateur result at the course for the day. The professional scoring battle was exceptionally tight, with Daniel Augustus (Baltusrol Golf Club), Andrew Itterly (Links at Perry Cabin), and Ryan Roberts (Mid Ocean Club – B) all tying for the lead with 20 Stableford points.
Similarly, at the Mid Ocean Club, the Hawks Ridge Golf Club team, led by BROCK NIXON and featuring Austin Swords, Michael Dunkley, and Edwin Swords, also recorded a low net score of 59 (-12). Nicholas Deni (Winged Foot Golf Club – A) led the professional scoring at Mid Ocean with 20 Stableford points.
While the final team net score at Tuckers Point Club was not immediately available, the professional competition saw a tie for the day's high score. Kenny Leseur (Jupiter Country Club – B) and Chris Gabrielle (Quaker Ridge Golf Club) both finished with an excellent 23 Stableford points. Leseur's strong finish builds on his earlier professional score from Round 2.
The overall professional leaderboard and final team standings are pending the aggregation of scores from all three rounds. The final round concludes the 54-hole championship that was played out across the island's three renowned courses.
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Tuesday, December 09, 2025
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Goodwill Golfers Day Two Battled by Bermuda Weather
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The second round of the 2025 Goodwill Bermuda Pro-Am was heavily impacted by wet and windy conditions, as the elite amateur and professional field battled the elements across the island’s three famed courses. Despite the challenging weather, the team from Mid Ocean Club – A managed to card the day's lowest net score at Tuckers Point.
Following a bright start to the tournament, competitors woke to a wet and windy day in Bermuda, which significantly impacted scoring across all three courses.
The best team performance of the day came at Tuckers Point Club, where the Mid Ocean Club – A team, led by Chaka Desilva, fired a low net score of 56 (-14). Desilva, alongside amateurs William Frith, Andy McComb, and David Brining, mastered the conditions to secure the lead at that course. The professional scoring honors at Tuckers Point were claimed by Robert Graham (Niagara on the Lake Golf Club), who registered 20 Stableford points.
The Port Royal Golf Course proved particularly challenging in the blustery conditions, with the overall low net score rising significantly. The Silver Springs Country Club team, led by Patrick Langan, posted the best net score here with a 65 (-6). Professional Cian Curley (Trump National GC – Westchester) battled through for the course-leading 14 Stableford points.
At the Mid Ocean Club, the Retro team, led by Jesse Smith adapted well to the heavy conditions, carding a low net score of 62 (-9). They overcame the wet environment to post the leading amateur result at the prestigious course.
The best professional Stableford score of the day was shared by three players across the courses, with Kenny Leseur (Jupiter Country Club – B) matching the high mark by scoring 20 points at Mid Ocean.
Click Here to see the Full 2025 Goodwill Bermuda Second Round Results
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