Connor Sousa joins exclusive company with hole-in-one
Connor Sousa celebrated a rare feat after making a hole-in-one in the second round of the Summer Junior Golf League at Five Forts Golf Club.
The promising golfer carded the ace on the 7th hole and was joined in celebration by parents, fellow competitors and coaches.
“Connor's hole-in-one was an incredible moment, not just for him, but for everyone who witnessed it,” Quinton Sherlock Jr, the director of Instruction at Golfzon Leadbetter Academy Bermuda, told The Royal Gazette.
“What has impressed us even more, however, is the steady improvement we’re seeing across the entire field. Every week these young golfers are becoming more confident, more resilient and more passionate about the game. That’s exactly what this league is designed to achieve.”
Organised by Beyond The Fairways Foundation at Five Forts Golf Club, the league continues to showcase the exciting future of junior golf in Bermuda, with three of nine scheduled rounds now completed.
Designed to provide meaningful competitive opportunities for young golfers, the league emphasises player development, sportsmanship and confidence while introducing juniors to tournament golf in a positive and supportive environment.
The last round featured several exceptional performances.
In the Red Tee Stableford Division, Bradford Laing posted an outstanding 22 Stableford points to claim the round victory. Jacob Garott finished runner-up with 13 points, followed by Zy'nico Wales with ten points.
The White Tee Medal Division was won by Theodore T, whose excellent even-par 72 led the field. Austin finished second with a 74, while Quei Burt and Michael Hinwood shared third after both recorded 75.
In the Red Tee Stableford Division, Riley Sousa leads the standings with 12 league points, while Fred Jones leads the White Tee Medal Division with 13 points after three consistent performances.
With six rounds remaining, the race for both divisional titles is far from over and organisers expect exciting competition throughout the remainder of the summer.
The Summer Junior League continues every Tuesday at Five Forts Golf Course and serves as an important pathway into the Academy's year-round junior development programmes.
Meanwhile, the fourth round of the Moongate Tour takes place at Belmont Hills Golf Course on Friday.
Among another stellar field is reigning tour champion Kenny Leseur, who picked up his first win of the year in the previous round at Tucker’s Point Golf Club last month.
12.30: S Barnes, M McGowan, C DeSilva
12.40: M Smith, S Lambert, S Almeida
12.50: W Haddrell, A Perry, K Leseur
1.00: D Lowe, G Cox, M Thomas
1.10: D Pearman, S Roberts, T Emery
1.20: J Roberts, A James, C Smith
1.30: A Trott-Francis, N Jones, D Smith
