Dillas, Burgess, & MacFarlane Triumph in Monthly Medal
Jarryd Dillas
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The prestigious Mid Ocean Club played host to the Bermuda Golf Association's May Monthly Medal, with Jarryd Dillas, Tracy Burgess, and Lewis MacFarlane all claiming divisional victories in a day of competitive golf.
In the Men's 1st Flight Division, Jarryd Dillas showcased his consistent quality, carding an impressive even-par round of 71 to secure the win. Oliver Betschart finished just two strokes behind, taking second place after a 2-over par 73. James Godwin rounded out the top three in this division, finishing with a round of 5-over par 76.
Tracy Burgess emerged victorious in the Ladies 1st Flight Division. Despite the challenging conditions, Burgess managed a score of 15-over par 86 to claim the win. Katyna Rabain finished in second place after her round of 21-over par 92, while Morgan Lightbourne took third spot with a score of 24-over par 95.
The Men’s Second Flight saw a closely contested battle. Lewis MacFarlane ultimately claimed the win, carding an 18-over par 89. Lamont Marshall, known more for his prowess on the road, and Christopher James both finished with rounds of 20-over par 91, sharing second place in this division.
The May Monthly Medal at the Mid Ocean Club provided another opportunity for Bermuda's golfers to test their skills on one of the island's premier courses, with Dillas, Burgess, and MacFarlane emerging as the day's champions in their respective flights.
Men’s First Flight
E Jarryd Dillas +02 Oliver Betschart +05 James Godwin +07 Richard Neame +07 Mark Ray +08 Arman Newton +08 Jamie Macmillan +08 Paul Egan +09 Gordon Cox +11 Roger Brangman +11 Roderick Forrest +12 Chris Parry +12 Spencer Young +12 Bobby Bart +13 Andrew MacFarlane +14 Wayne Montgomery +15 Dan Roy +16 James Caplice +17 Sheldon Chychrun +17 Sa-Qui Robinson +17 Matt Hagerty +18 Richard Marriott +18 Nikhil Lawton-Misra +19 Geoffrey Piggott +20 Derrick Irby +20 Gary Burnet +22 Edward Willis +24 Townsend Jackson +26 Justin Edmunds
Ladies First Flight
+15 Tracy Burgess +21 Katyna Rabain +24 Morgan Lightbourne +35 Sarah Dwyer +80 Dianna Armstrong
men’s Second Flight
+18 Lewis MacFarlane +20 Lamont Marshall +20 Christopher James +20 Padraig Mulry +23 Andrew Wright +26 Henry Banks +27 Simon Benedek +33 Aaron Bean +34 Ed Frey +56 Richard Hazelwood
Friday, April 25, 2025
Smith & Betschart Tied at Tucker's Point Moon Gate Event
Chris Smith
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Chris Smith and Oliver Betschart finished neck and neck at the top of the leaderboard in the second event of the 2025 Moon Gate Season, hosted at the picturesque Tucker’s Point Club.
Both golfers carded a 5-over par round of 75 to share the overnight lead.
Smith's round was a mixed bag, featuring three Birdies and nine Pars, but also including four Bogeys and two Double Bogeys. Betschart's scorecard showed two Birdies and ten Pars, offset by five Bogeys and a single Double Bogey.
Just one shot behind the leaders, Nick Jones and Kenny Leseur ended the day tied for third place at 6-over par 76. Jones' round was eventful, including four Birdies and six Pars, but also six Bogeys and two Double Bogeys. Leseur's card featured an impressive Eagle and ten Pars, but he also recorded six Bogeys and a Double Bogey.
Jamie MacMillan and Scott Barnett finished further back, tied for fifth place after both carding 10-over par rounds of 80. MacMillan's round included a Birdie and nine Pars, but was marred by six Bogeys, a Double Bogey, and a Triple Bogey. Barnett's scorecard showed three Birdies and six Pars, but also six Bogeys, two Double Bogeys, and a Triple Bogey.
Tariqah Walikraam emerged as the leading female golfer of the round. Her score of 12-over par 82 saw her finish tied for eighth overall. Walikraam's scorecard included two Birdies and five Pars, but she also recorded eight Bogeys and three Double Bogeys during her round at Tucker's Point.
Goslings Moon Gate Tour Round Two Leaderboard
+05 Chris Smith (p) +05 Oliver Betschart (a) +06 Nick Jones (p) +06 Kenny Leseur (a) +10 Jamie MacMillan (a) +10 Scott Barnett (a) +11 Elliott Meachem (a) +12 Arriek Douglas (p) +12 Tariqah Walikraam (p) +12 Chaka DeSilva (p) +13 Dwayne Pearman (p) +14 Johnny Bart (a) +15 Ebonie Cox (p) +17 Arman Newton (a) +17 Justin Madeiros (p) +19 Mackih McGowan (a) +20 Gordon Cox (a) +20 Jevon Roberts (a) +21 Steven Lambert (p) +21 Roger Brangman (a) +22 Walter Jackson (a) +28 Tyler Emery (a) +30 Garrett Lowe (a) +47 Dennis Joell (a) +48 Duane Lowe (a)
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Golf Regional Managing Director Live at 11 am
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Mark Lawrie the current Regional Managing Director, for South America, Central America, and the Caribbean for Golf will join Islandstats.com at 11am.
Lawrie has performed with great professionalism and has done a great job, which, whether you like it or not, what he has achieved for all of Latin America is unsurpassed.
Hosting events like the Latin America Amateur Championship or the Women's Amateur Latin America is undoubtedly a testament to their great work.
In both amateur championships, Lawrie improved the product and achieved what any amateur wants: playing in a major.
Today, both tournaments have three invitations to “Major” events.
With the Federations and/or Associations, the Argentine has provided the support of The R&A and a clear message to help countries develop golf.
The R&A has helped all the countries Lawrie has visited. Some countries have understood the message and done wonderful things, while others have not yet understood, and it is clearly reflected that if there is no work, there is no reward.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Golfers Earn Coveted Spots at Pinehurst Championship
Tracy Burgess & Kenny Leseur
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The Bermuda Golf Association (BGA) announced the selection of four outstanding golfers who will represent Bermuda at the esteemed North & South Amateur Championships, held at the historic Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina this summer.
Leading the group are Kenny Leseur, the 2025 Men’s Bermuda Match Play Champion, and Tracy Burgess, the 2025 Women’s Bermuda Match Play Champion. Their hard-fought victories at this year’s National Match Play tournament secured their automatic qualification into one of the most prestigious amateur championships in the United States.
In addition, through BGA Committee nominations, rising junior stars Oliver Betschart and Sienna Mosquera have also earned spots. Both have demonstrated commitment to the game of golf, discipline, and competitive results at both local and international levels.
“The North-South Championship is one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the world of amateur and junior golf, and has served as a proving ground for many of the game’s future professionals.
Bermuda Golf has a history with Pinehurst and the North-South, with our own Michael Sims winning the Men’s Amateur event in 2001,” said BGA President Craig Brown.
Brown concluded, “The BGA Committee has put in tremendous work to open this pathway and create international opportunities for our players to compete on such a stage, and we have every confidence in Kenny, Tracy, Oliver, and Sienna to represent Bermuda with pride and excellence. We hope these opportunities will inspire more golfers and juniors to compete to take advantage of these pathways and represent Bermuda Golf in the future.”
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Leseur & Burgess Triumph at Match Play Championships
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The Bermuda Match Play Championships concluded at the Port Royal Golf Course, delivering a day of dramatic finishes and crowning champions in both the Men's and Ladies' divisions.
Leseur Claims Men's Championship Title
Kenny Leseur added to his Stroke Play Championship victory by capturing the prestigious Men’s Championship Match Play title. He secured the win with a 3 & 2 victory over James Godwin in the final.
Leseur's journey to the final was filled with challenges. His Semi-Final match against Oliver Betschart, which had been suspended due to weather, resumed on Sunday morning. Leseur held a 4-up lead when play was halted on the 12th hole. While Betschart mounted a comeback, Leseur maintained his composure and secured the win on the 18th hole with a par.
The other semi-final saw James Godwin advance to the final after Damian Palanyandi was forced to withdraw due to injury.
The final match between Leseur and Godwin proved to be a tightly contested battle. Leseur's Birdie on the 9th hole squared the match after 9 holes. This shift in momentum allowed Leseur to take control, winning the 10th and 12th holes (Godwin Bogeying the 10th) and the 14th hole to establish a 3-hole lead with only 4 holes remaining. The 15th and 16th holes were halved, confirming Leseur's victory with 2 holes to play.
Burgess Wins Ladies Round Robin
The Ladies' division was decided through a 4-player match play round robin format. Tracy Burgess emerged as the champion, amassing an undefeated record of 3 wins and 0 losses. Morgan Lightbourne finished as the runner-up with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss. Darina Betschart secured third place, followed by Katrin Burnie in fourth.
Thomas Wins Men's First Flight
In the Men’s First Flight Division, Marcelos Thomas completed the head-to-head match play round robin format undefeated, winning his final match against Mackih McGowan 2 & 1 on the 17th hole.
Champions Earn North & South Championship Exemption,/b>
The victories of Leseur and Burgess have earned them a significant reward. Both players have secured exemption invitations to compete in the prestigious 2025 North & South Championship at Pinehurst, scheduled for June 22-28th, 2025.
The Bermuda Match Play Championships concluded with a thrilling mix of dramatic matches and impressive performances, with Leseur and Burgess claiming the coveted titles.
