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Bermuda Championship: PGA Tour golf event to have ‘significant economic benefit’

PGA Tour golfers will head to Bermuda in October for the inaugural Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. 

The first annual PGA Tour golf event to be held on the island will take place from 31 October to 3 November and tickets are now on sale. 

At the announcement in June it was confirmed that the Bermuda Tourism Authority has signed a five-year agreement as the title sponsor. 

Economic benefit

Kevin Dallas, CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, said: “The Bermuda Tourism Authority is thrilled to have secured this pinnacle event in golf for Bermuda’s tourism industry and community. 

“We’ve had our sights set on a PGA Tour partnership because of the significant economic benefit the event itself will generate for Bermuda’s economy as well as the worldwide exposure to their audience that perfectly aligns with Bermuda’s visitor targets.”

Zane DeSilva, minister of tourism and transport, added: “We are excited to welcome the PGA Tour and its professional golfers to Bermuda. 

“While Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, designed by Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1970, will serve as the host course – all of Bermuda will be ready to extend our legendary hospitality to players, families and visitors alike. 

“Port Royal hosted the Grand Slam – a specialty event for the year’s major championship winners – from 2009 until its final year, 2014.”

Bermuda Championship

  • What: PGA Tour golf tournament 
  • When: 31 October-3 November 2019
  • Where: Port Royal Golf Course, Bermuda
  • Website: bermudachampionship.com

Image: facebook.com/bermudachampionship

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