The 2026 Butterfield Bermuda Championship will kick off this Thursday with a full slate of tee times for the first round on the Royal Bermuda Golf Club’s historic West End course. Players and guests can look forward to an early start, with groups teeing off from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., giving the course plenty of daylight for the 18‑hole contest.

Local golfers are front and centre in the Group 1 and Group 2 line‑ups. Amateur champion Caleb Thompson will face off against seasoned international competitor Javier Martinez in the early morning. Meanwhile, Group 3 will feature a mix of rising Bermudian talent and seasoned pros, with headliners such as Hannah Lee and Chris Gordon slated to play together.

The event, sponsored by the Butterfield Group, is expected to draw a significant crowd to the West End area, boosting local hospitality and retail sectors. The BermudaObserver has noted that past editions of the championship have attracted over 5,000 visitors, providing a substantial economic boost to the region.

Organisers announced that the schedule will be broadcast live on the club’s official website, and the tournament’s social media channels will offer real‑time updates. As the first round begins, the island’s golf community and visitors alike will be keen to see whether any of the local players can make a mark on the international stage.