The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, the island’s marquee golf event, is set to begin this weekend at the historic Bermuda National Golf Club. The course, a classic links layout on the western edge of St. George’s Parish, will host a field of 60 PGA Tour players, among them South Korean professional Jeffrey Kang.

Kang, who turned professional in 2018, has steadily risen through the ranks of the PGA Tour. Ranked 49th in the FedExCup standings last season, he earned his spot in Bermuda with a solid showing at the St. Jude Classic and a runner‑up finish at the Honda Classic. Golf fans in Hamilton will be watching closely as Kang seeks his first tour victory on the island’s famed 18‑hole layout.

Bermuda residents have long enjoyed the tournament’s blend of sport and culture. Local business owners anticipate a surge in visitors from the Caribbean and mainland United States, while the event’s proceeds support community projects such as the Bermuda Health Foundation and the Bermuda Youth Golf Foundation.

The Butterfield Championship will run from Thursday to Sunday, with the final round scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Organizers have promised a festive atmosphere, featuring local chefs, craft vendors, and live music. Golfers will face Bermuda’s notorious wind and tight fairways, a challenge that has earned the tournament a reputation as one of the most demanding on the tour.

For Jeffrey Kang, the island course represents both a testing ground and an opportunity to claim his first win after a near‑miss at the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Local golf enthusiasts and casual fans alike will be hoping for a memorable performance that adds to Bermuda’s growing legacy in professional golf.