|
|
 |
|
Monday, May 11, 2026
|
|
GOLFWEEK Invitational Winner Secures Bermuda PGA Berth
|
The road to Port Royal is set to begin in the Arizona desert this month, as officials confirmed a coveted spot in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship is up for grabs at the GOLFWEEK National Golf Invitational.
The fourth edition of the GOLFWEEK National Golf Invitational Championship has been confirmed as a primary qualifying path for Bermuda’s premier sporting event. The tournament, which gathers the elite of collegiate and amateur golf, will be staged from May 21st through 24th.
The venue for this high-stakes encounter is the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Arizona—a course renowned for its links-style bunkering and unforgiving desert winds.
While the trophy is the immediate goal, the long-term reward for the men’s individual winner is significantly more lucrative. In a partnership designed to bridge the gap between emerging talent and the professional ranks, the champion will earn an official exemption to compete in the PGA’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
This means the winner will trade the Arizona heat for the stunning coastal vistas of the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda. The main event is scheduled to take place from October 22nd through 25th, where the qualifier will test their mettle against a world-class field of PGA Tour professionals.
|
|
|
Monday, May 11, 2026
|
|
Muso Earns All-Region Honors After Debut Season
|
McDaniel College freshman Dylan Muso has been named to the PING All-Region III Team by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), capping a historic first year in the collegiate ranks.
The announcement, made during the 2026 NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championship, sees Muso join an elite group of 112 players honored nationally. In a testament to the strength of local competition, the Centennial Conference dominated the Region III selections, accounting for 12 of the 15 players recognized.
Muso’s inclusion follows a season where the first-year standout consistently challenged program records and veteran fields alike.
The numbers behind Muso’s debut campaign tell the story of a player quickly adapting to the demands of Division III golf. He posted a scoring average of 73.61, the second-best on the McDaniel roster this year and remarkably the fifth-best in the history of the Green Terror program.
Over the course of 10 events and 23 competitive rounds, Muso demonstrated a seasoned ability to manage the course:
Par or Better: 6 rounds recorded at even par or lower.
Top 10 Finishes: 4 appearances in the tournament top ten.
Career Low: A blistering 68 in the opening round of the 53rd Camp Lejeune Intercollegiate.
Muso saved some of his best golf for the post-season. In his first-ever conference championship appearance, he navigated the pressure of a 54-hole format to finish 10th overall. His total of a 1-over par 217 set a new career-best for a three-round tournament, proving his mettle as a foundational piece for McDaniel’s future championship aspirations.
The GCAA honors serve as a significant milestone for Muso, who joins a prestigious list of Green Terror athletes to receive regional recognition. With three years of eligibility remaining, the Centennial Conference has been put on notice by one of its most clinical young starters.
|
|
|
Friday, May 08, 2026
|
|
Pearman and Company Clinch Emotional "One Love" Victory
|
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.
|
|
|
Thursday, May 07, 2026
|
|
Bermuda Ladies Crowned Champions in Curaçao
|
 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.
|
|
|
Wednesday, May 06, 2026
|
|
Bermuda Strengthen Grip on Kitty Michael Invitational
|
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.
|
|
|
|
