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Tuesday, July 01, 2025
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Bermudian Juniors Continue North & South Championship
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Bermudian junior golfers Oliver Betschart and Sienna Mosquera continued their campaigns today at the prestigious North & South Junior Amateur Championship at Pinehurst, North Carolina. The young talents had the unique experience of playing at the same venue where Tiger Woods was on hand, watching his son Charlie compete in the Championship.
In the Boy's Field, Oliver Betschart showed improvement in his second round, carding a two-over-par 74. This performance moved him to 11-over-par for the tournament, placing him in a tie for 57th position. His second round scorecard included three birdies and ten pars, but these were unfortunately offset by five bogeys.
Meanwhile, in the Girls' Field, Sienna Mosquera finished her second round tied for 49th at thirteen-over par. Her second round of eight-over-par 81 featured four birdies and six pars, alongside four bogeys and four double bogeys.
Both young Bermudian talents are gaining invaluable experience competing on a grand stage at Pinehurst, a venue steeped in golfing history. Their resilience will be tested as they continue their pursuit in one of junior golf's most significant events.
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Monday, June 30, 2025
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Betschart & Mosquera Start North & South Championship
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Bermudian junior golfers Oliver Betschart and Sienna Mosquera have begun their campaigns at the prestigious North & South Junior Amateur Championship at Pinehurst, North Carolina, facing a challenging opening round.
In the Boy's Field, Oliver Betschart carded a nine-over-par 79 in his first round, which places him in a tie for 59th position. His scorecard for the day included two birdies and seven pars, but these were unfortunately offset by eight bogeys and one triple bogey. Betschart will be looking to bounce back in the subsequent rounds to improve his standing in this highly competitive field.
Meanwhile, in the Girls' Field, Sienna Mosquera ended the first round tied for 35th at four-over par. Her round featured three birdies and nine pars, alongside five bogeys and one double bogey. Mosquera will be aiming for a stronger performance in the coming days to climb the leaderboard.
Both young Bermudian talents are gaining invaluable experience competing on a grand stage at Pinehurst, a venue steeped in golfing history. Their resilience will be tested as they continue their pursuit in one of junior golf's most significant events.
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Sunday, June 29, 2025
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Dillas, Burgess, & Fernandez Crowned Amateur Champions
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Three days of challenging golf at the Port Royal Golf Course culminated today with Jarryd Dillas, Tracy Burgess, and Baldonick Fernandez being crowned the 2025 Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Champions in their respective divisions.
In the Men’s Championship Division, Dillas produced a strong final round to claim the title. After a three-over-par 74, Dillas finished atop the leaderboard with a three-round total of nine-over-par 222. Eric West, who had led for the first two rounds, finished a close second after a final round of six-over-par 77, ending one stroke back at ten-over-par 223. Will Haddrell secured third place with an 11-over-par 224.
The Ladies Championship Division saw Burgess claim the coveted championship title. Fresh from her international experience at Pinehurst, Burgess carded a final round of 13-over-par 84, giving her a three-round total of 31-over-par 244. Vanessa Chychrun finished second, shooting a final round of 12-over-par 83 to end at 33-over-par 246. Overnight leader Darina Betschart finished third with a three-round combined score of 34-over-par 247.
In the Senior Men’s Championship Division, Fernandez led from start to finish, maintaining his composure to secure the title. He concluded with a three-round total of 21-over-par 234. Mark Ray finished four strokes back in second place with a combined total of 25-over-par 238. Hav Trott and Arthur Jones finished tied for third, both with a three-round total of 26-over-par 239.
The championship delivered compelling golf across all categories, with deserving champions emerging after a testing week at Port Royal.
Click Here to see the Full 2025 Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Results
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Saturday, June 28, 2025
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West Maintains Lead as Betschart Surges at Port Royal
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The Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championships continued today at the Port Royal Golf Course, setting up a thrilling final round with leads tightening and new contenders emerging across the divisions.
In the Men’s Championship, Eric West has held onto his lead, carding his second consecutive two-over-par 73. He now stands at four-over-par for the tournament, heading into Sunday's final round. The chasing pack remained fiercely competitive; Jarryd Dillas shot a crucial two-over-par 73 to climb into second place at six-over-par. A group of three golfers – promising young talent Arman Newton, Will Haddrell, and defending champion Damian Palanyandi – are all poised at nine-over-par, meaning the championship is still very much in play.
The Ladies Championship has a new leader in Darina Betschart. The young golfer moved to the top after an impressive second round of nine-over-par 80, placing her at 17-over-par overall. Tracy Burgess, fresh from her international experience at Pinehurst, is just one stroke back on 18-over-par after her second round of 11-over-par 82. First-round leader Vanessa Chychrun dropped to third place, sitting at 21-over-par after a challenging fifteen-over-par 86 in her second round.
In the Senior Men’s Championship, Baldonick Fernandez has maintained his position as the clubhouse leader. Despite an eight-over-par 79 in his second round, he now leads by four strokes at 12-over-par for the tournament. Former winner Arthur Jones is four strokes behind him on 16-over-par, with Mark Ray just one stroke further back in third place.
With only one round remaining, the leaders will be aiming to consolidate their positions and claim their respective titles, while the chasing pack in each division will be looking to mount early charges to close the gaps and vie for championship honours at Port Royal.
Click Here to see the Full 2025 Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championships Second Round Results
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Friday, June 27, 2025
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Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play First Round Round-Up
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The Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championships got underway today at the Port Royal Golf Course, with golfers across three divisions battling challenging conditions.
In the Men’s Championship, Eric West has taken an early lead, carding a two-over-par 73 in his opening round. He sits just one stroke clear of a trio of talented golfers tied for second: Spencer Wideman, Jarryd Dillas, and promising young talent Arman Newton, all on 74. Defending champion Damian Palanyandi started his title defence with a five-over-par 76, leaving him with ground to make up.
The Ladies Championship sees 2023 winner Vanessa Chychrun establish an early advantage. Chychrun leads the field after an opening round of six-over-par 77. Local veteran Tracy Burgess, fresh from her international experience at Pinehurst, is in close pursuit, one stroke back on seven-over-par 78. Young Darina Betschart, eager to return to tournament play after injury, holds third place after an eight-over-par 79.
In the Senior Men’s Championship, Baldonick Fernandez is the clubhouse leader after an opening round of four-over-par 75. Former winner Arthur Jones is hot on his heels, just one stroke behind on 76. Mark Ray occupies third place following a first-round six-over-par 77.
The championship promises more thrilling action over the weekend, with all divisions tightly contested after the opening day at Port Royal.
Click Here to see the Full 2025 Bermuda Amateur Stroke Play Championships First Round Results
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