A dramatic ending to Bermuda's first PGA Grand Slam brought thousands to their feet and saw Angel Cabrera lift the coveted trophy above his head.

Approximately 10 percent of the Island's population, 7,000 people, turned up at the Mid Ocean Golf Course to see four of the world's best.

Adding to the excitement was the fact that the two day tournament ended with a playoff which saw Cabrera beat Padraig Harrington on the third extra hole. Cabrera finished the day two under par 68.

The Grand Slam has only finished with a playoff twice before in its 25-year history.

For his efforts Cabrera walked away with $600,000, the trophy and a pink blazer presented by Premier Ewart Brown.

PGA President Brian Whitcomb said he was pleased with the way the event turned out: "This was a special week from all directions; from the great champions, to the great golf course, to the beauty of Bermuda, to the wonderful crowds. Congratulations to all of you."

The event was such a success that spectators broke out into loud cheers when he asked: "Are you ready to do it again next year?"

Local organiser and vice president of the Mid Ocean Club David Ezekiel said everyone was on a "high" including staff and 150 volunteers.

"It has been an amazing event and that was an exciting finish," he said. "The crowds have been tremendous and I think we have shown Bermuda at its very best.

"t shows that we are capable of organising large, world class events.

"I think it will take a while for it to sink in that it is all over. But we'll be starting to prepare for next year's event very soon."

He added that the professionals found the course difficult, quashing any doubts that the course was not challenging enough for the world's elite.

The players themselves sang the Island's praises.

Zach Johnson, who finished yesterday one under par 68 said it was his first time in Bermuda: "We're going to stay around a couple more days. Maybe leave Friday at some point. My family and my team, if you will, have been beaching it every day while I have been on the golf course. I think my family is probably out there on the boat living it up."

Harrington, who placed second finishing four under par 69, said he had never been to the Island before: "Loved it!

"I will come back and hopefully many times, maybe in a more relaxed situation where I'm not having to get a flight out."

Jim Furyk, who has been to Bermuda four times for golf and ended yesterday two under par 67, said he would enjoy the Island more if he could relax. He left Bermuda last night due to a previous commitment scheduled today, but said: "I wish we could stay. Beautiful place. People are very nice. It was a pleasure to be here."