Cayman: Local Qualifier Set for Butterfield Bermuda Championship presented by Brit Re
Local Qualifier Set for Butterfield Bermuda Championship presented by Brit Re
Bermuda’s Top Golfers to Compete for Coveted Spots in PGA TOUR Even
Southampton, Bermuda – [September 5, 2025] – The Butterfield Bermuda Championship today announced details for its highly anticipated Local Qualifier presented by Brit Re, where Bermuda’s best golfers will have the chance to compete for three spots in the 2025 PGA TOUR event at Port Royal Golf Course.
The Local Qualifier will be held on October 1 & 2 at Port Royal Golf Course, challenging participants to bring their best game on one of the island’s most picturesque and demanding layouts. This two-day, 36-hole, competition is open exclusively to Bermudian professional golfers, amateur golfers, and other local players who meet eligibility requirements:
- Players must possess Bermudian status or equivalent
- Players must be in good standing with the BGA and BPGA and not subject to any disciplinary process or sanction of either association
- Amateurs must have an up-to-date Handicap Index, or equivalent handicap issued by an international body of golf, not exceeding 1.4 under the USGA Handicap System
The top 3 finishers of the Local Qualifier will earn a coveted exemption into the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship field, joining an elite lineup of PGA TOUR professionals from around the world.
“The Local Qualifier is a special part of our tournament’s identity,” said Tournament Director, Danielle Carrera. “It gives our talented Bermudian golfers the chance to showcase their skills and compete on a truly global stage. Every year, it’s a source of immense pride for our community and a reminder of the incredible golfing talent right here at home. We are thrilled to welcome Brit Re as the sponsor of the qualifier this year, allowing the experience for players to improve and the event to expand for the community.”
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has quickly become a highlight of the island’s sporting calendar, attracting world-class players, passionate fans, and international media coverage. For local competitors, the qualifier is more than just a tournament—it’s an opportunity to represent Bermuda on the PGA TOUR and inspire the next generation of golfers.
Entry forms and eligibility guidelines are available at https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5569433. Spectators are welcome to attend and cheer on Bermuda’s finest as they compete for the chance of a lifetime.
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship will take place November 13-16 at Port Royal Golf Course. For more information about the tournament or to volunteer and purchase tickets, please visit www.butterfieldbdachampionship.com
About Butterfield Bermuda Championship
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Bermuda’s first-ever PGA TOUR event, is an annual stop on the PGA TOUR calendar each fall. The 2025 tournament will take place November 13-16 at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda, and the field will feature a minimum of three local Bermudian players. This official FedEx Cup event will showcase Bermuda to its worldwide spectators with live broadcasting brought to you by Golf Channel.
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About Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA)
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About Butterfield
Butterfield is a full-service bank and wealth manager headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, providing services to clients from Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, and Jersey, where our principal banking operations are located, and The Bahamas, Switzerland, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, where we offer specialized financial services. Banking services comprise deposit, cash management and lending solutions for individual, business, and institutional clients. Wealth management services are composed of trust, private banking, asset management and custody. In Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and Guernsey, we offer both banking and wealth management. In The Bahamas, Singapore, and Switzerland, we offer select wealth management services. In the UK, we offer residential property lending. In Jersey, we offer select banking and wealth management services. Butterfield is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: NTB) and the Bermuda Stock Exchange (symbol: NTB.BH). Further details can be obtained from our website at: www.butterfieldgroup.com.
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