The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is proud to announce the first-ever Bermuda Celebrity Golf Invitational, presented by Chubb, to be held from April 26th to May 1st at Port Royal Golf Course. The event is aimed at bringing together golfers, celebrities, athletes, and enthusiasts from around the world to enjoy a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and fellowship.

The inaugural event is set to bring about positive change for the local golf community in Bermuda through a portion of the proceeds going towards the Bermuda Sports Pathway program. The program is designed to help emerging athletes overcome barriers to entry and advancement in sports through sports tourism initiatives that meet the objectives of Teams and Groups defined in the National Tourism Plan.

An impressive lineup of athletes, celebrities, and notable guests have already committed to attending the event, including Anthony Anderson, Damar Hamlin, Sugar Ray Leonard, Bosan, Metta Worldpeace, Bo Jackson, Warren Sapp, Lawrence Taylor, Terrell Owens, Santonio Holmes, and Gary Payton, among others.

Tracy Berkeley, Bermuda Tourism Authority Interim CEO, said, “We are thrilled to welcome our invited celebrity guests to showcase their love of golf while also indulging in our island’s enchanting appeal.” She encouraged Bermuda residents, stakeholders, and tourism partners to get involved and support the event by sponsoring a table at the Legends Dinner or by joining a panel discussion featuring some of the celebrity guests.

Chubb, the event’s title sponsor, expressed its pride in being associated with the 2023 Bermuda Celebrity Golf Invitational. “We celebrate the event’s focus on driving diversity in sports and providing greater access and advancement opportunities for young athletes through the Bermuda Sports Pathway Program,” said Judy Gonsalves, Division President Chubb Bermuda.

The event is an excellent opportunity for Bermuda to showcase its rich legacy and celebrate the power of inclusivity as a unifier in sports. Hazel Clark, Director of Global Sales and Business Development at Bermuda Tourism Authority, stated, “We are honored to welcome athletes, celebrities, and notable guests donating their time to attend Bermuda’s first-ever Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament.”

The Bermuda Celebrity Golf Invitational will kick off a week of golfing activities on the island, including Black Golfers Week, beginning on Thursday, April 27th. For a full schedule, available packages, and more information on Black Golfers Week, please visit GoToBermuda.com.

In conclusion, the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s first-ever Celebrity Golf Invitational promises to be a star-studded event that will bring positive change to the local golf community in Bermuda. The event’s focus on driving diversity in sports and providing greater access and advancement opportunities for young athletes is admirable. It is an event that golf enthusiasts, sports fans, and Bermuda residents should not miss.

We encourage everyone to visit GoToBermuda.com to learn more about the event, available packages, and the full schedule of activities. Let us support the Bermuda Sports Pathway program and celebrate the power of inclusivity in sports.

Written by: Matthew Thomas

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