Bermuda’s PGA TOUR event will continue its partnership with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) to host the second annual Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship. Digicel Business joins the event as a presenting sponsor advocating education in golf for talented junior golfers. The three-day tournament will be hosted at Port Royal Golf Course, home to the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, with a field comprised of 78 of the world’s top junior golfers.
The American Junior Golf Association was founded in 1978 as a non-profit organization aiming to bring opportunity to talented and enthusiastic juniors hoping to make it as future professional sportsmen and women. The AJGA holds upwards of 130 events annually with varying field sizes, with over 7,000 juniors participating in monthly competitions providing a limitless opportunity for the aspiring next generation of professional PGA TOUR golfers.
We are thrilled to be back in Bermuda for our second Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship presented by Digicel Business,” says Director of Business Development at the AJGA, Patrick Cansfield. “The golfers and families love Bermuda, and this event continues to provide many opportunities for junior golfers around the world that are trying to earn college golf scholarships. We are excited to work once again with the Bermuda Tourism Authority and the Butterfield Bermuda Championship team, and to welcome Digicel Business as a supporter of the event.”
The junior championship aims to grow the game of golf in Bermuda through its passionate, skillful youth players. A celebration of upcoming talent and ability is being showcased to spread interest and access to golf on the island for years to come.
"We at Digicel Business Bermuda are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the AJGA. This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering young talent and promoting the spirit of excellence in sports. As we invest in these future stars, we're not just supporting a game, but nurturing a generation." - Daniela Nandlal, Digicel Bermuda, Marketing Manager
The tournament will be hosted at Port Royal Golf Course, home to the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, January 12-14, 2024. The full and final field will feature 5 local Bermudian juniors, Oliver Betschart, Dylan Muso, Sienna Mosquera, Sa-Qui Robinson, and Arman Newton.
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