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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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Lehigh Find Consistency at Rutgers Ahead of Championship
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Lehigh University’s women’s golf team secured a solid mid-pack finish at the Rutgers Invitational, providing a vital final tune-up before the high-stakes Patriot League Championship.
Competing at the Rutgers University Golf Course, the Mountain Hawks demonstrated remarkable consistency across the 54-hole tournament. The team carded a final-round 322 to finish with a three-day total of 968, mirroring their opening-round effort and placing them in a tie for 11th in a competitive 16-team field.
Crucially, Lehigh finished level with fellow Patriot League rivals Boston University, setting the stage for a tight battle when the conference title is on the line next week.
While the squad battled through the technical demands of the course, Bermuda’s Sienna Mosquera was a notable presence on the sidelines. The sophomore, who has been a key part of the program's development, watched on as her teammates navigated the final 18 holes. Her support from the gallery comes at a pivotal moment, with the team looking to sharpen their short game ahead of their post-season debut.
The Mountain Hawks' scoring pattern (322-324-322) suggests a team capable of holding their nerve under pressure, a trait they will undoubtedly need as they transition into championship mode. With the Rutgers Invitational now in the books, the focus shifts entirely to the Patriot League Championship, where the lessons learned this weekend will be put to the ultimate test.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Laing Secures Red Championship at Talcott Cedarberry Bowl
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Bradford Laing has been crowned the Under-12 Red Championship winner at the third annual Talcott Cedarberry Bowl, following a disciplined three-day performance across Bermuda’s premier layouts.
The tournament, which concluded at the Belmont Hills Golf Club, saw the island's rising junior stars tested by a variety of conditions and course designs. Laing set the tone early in the week at the Mid Ocean Club, carding an opening round of 80 to establish an eight-stroke lead.
He followed that up with his low round of the tournament, a 77 at the technical Five Forts Golf Course, before navigating the undulating greens of Belmont Hills with a final-round 83. Finishing at 37-over par for the 54-hole event, Laing’s victory was a testament to his consistency across three different venues.
While Laing held a comfortable margin for much of the final day, the battle for the remaining podium spots remained a close-run affair.
Jack Jones secured the runner-up position, finishing the tournament at 60-over par.
Joshua Cann completed the podium in third place, matching Jones at 60-over par but falling behind on a scorecard tie-break.
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Sunday, April 12, 2026
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Newton and Fortuna Among the Winners at Belmont Hills
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 Arman Newton Champion IslandStats.com
In the Premier 16-18 Age Division, Newton entered the final day with a target on his back but managed to hold his nerve. He carded a four-over-par 74, a round characterized by steady scoring that featured three birdies and eight pars. Despite dropping shots on seven holes, his consistency across the tournament left him at ten-over par total, safely clear of the chasing pack. Johnny Bart made a spirited late charge with the low round of the division, a two-over-par 72, to claim second place at 18-over par, while Oliver Betschart finished in third following a challenging final round of 80.
The White Championship Division, featuring the 14-15 Age Group, saw Antonio Fortuna emerge victorious after a battle of attrition. Fortuna’s final round of 82 was an adventurous one, including a birdie and seven pars to offset a mix of bogeys and higher scores. He finished at 33-over par for the tournament to take the top spot. The race for second was much tighter, decided by a scorecard tie-break as Darina Betschart and Charlie Hopkin both finished on 39-over par. Betschart, who was the leading girl in the field, took the runner-up position after an impressive seven-over-par final round, while Hopkin had to settle for third.
In the Red Championship Division for younger competitors, Lewis MacFarlane was the standout performer. MacFarlane navigated the Belmont Hills layout with maturity beyond his years, firing a final-round 79 that included two birdies and seven pars. His 20-over-par total gave him a massive margin of victory over his peers. Austin Frank secured the second-place trophy after finishing 55-over par total, while Hugo Adams rounded out the podium spots in third.
The tournament once again highlighted the depth of junior talent in the region, with the challenging Belmont Hills greens providing a stern test for the next generation of golfers. As the trophies were presented on the final green, the focus for many of these young athletes now shifts to the upcoming summer schedule and the opportunity to build on their success in the Cedarberry Bowl.
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Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Newton Takes Control as Cedarberry Bowl Moves East
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The leaderboard underwent a significant shake-up as the third annual Talcott Cedarberry Bowl moved to the Five Forts Golf Course for its second round. The East End layout proved to be a stern test of nerves and precision, with high winds and technical greens forcing the island's top juniors to battle for every par.
In the 16-18 Blue Championship Division, Arman Newton has seized a commanding lead after a gritty performance. Newton carded a six-over-par 68, a round that featured two birdies and nine pars. Despite a late double bogey, his consistency was enough to move him to six-over for the tournament. Overnight co-leader Oliver Betschart struggled to find his rhythm, posting an 11-over-par 83 that included a costly triple bogey. The shift leaves Betschart in second place at 11-over par overall, while Johnny Bart remains in contention in third at 16-over following a solid 70.
The 14-15 Boys and Girls White Championship Division witnessed the most dramatic swing of the day. Antonio Fortuna and Charlie Hopkin, who began the round in a tie for third, now share the summit at 21-over par. Both players carded identical 11-over 73s to leapfrog the overnight leaders. Hopkin’s round was a highlight-reel effort containing two birdies and eight pars, while Fortuna relied on a steady seven pars to navigate the tricky conditions. Former leader Lachlan Soutter slipped to third after a difficult 83 left him at 30-over par.
Meanwhile, Lewis MacFarlane emerged as the dominant force in the 12-13 Red Championship Division. MacFarlane’s six-over-par 68—bolstered by two birdies and 10 pars—sees him lead the field at 11-over par. He holds a significant advantage over Austin Frank, who sits in second at 33-over, while Hugo Adams and Maxence Garnier remain deadlocked in third.
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Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Muso Battles Conditions as McDaniel Slip to 4th at Lejeune
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Dylan Muso faced a testing day on the greens as the 53rd Camp Lejeune Intercollegiate Golf Tournament lived up to its reputation for unpredictability during a grueling second round.
They say no two days are alike in championship golf, and that proved to be the case for the McDaniel College standout in North Carolina. After a scintillating opening-round 68 that saw him sit just one stroke off the lead, Muso found scoring significantly more difficult as he carded a three-over-par 75.
The Bermudian’s second round was a story of grit and damage limitation. Muso managed two birdies and 11 pars but found himself fighting the course for much of the afternoon, ultimately recording five bogeys. Despite the setback, his four-under-par cushion from the opening day keeps him firmly in the top ten, ending the round in a tie for eighth place at one-under par overall.
The shift in conditions was felt across the Green Terror roster. As a team, McDaniel struggled to replicate their opening-day heroics, slipping into a tie for fourth place at eight-over par. While they remain within striking distance of the podium, they will require a collective surge in the final round to close the gap on the leaders.
With the final 18 holes looming, Muso remains McDaniel's best hope for individual silverware. If he can rediscover the clinical form that defined his opening round, a surge back up the leaderboard is well within reach on a course that has already shown it can take away just as quickly as it gives.
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