With the 2007 Grand Slam done and dusted Premier Ewart Brown is now looking ahead and hoping Bermuda will become a more permanent fixture on the PGA tour. Dr. Brown said: "I can't think of one aspect of Bermuda that did not get a taste of the excitement.

When we return to our strength, which is hospitality, we do it as well as anywhere else in the world. "I can confirm that the PGA officials were absolutely delighted with their reception, the organisation of the event and the warmth of the Bermuda people."

And Dr. Brown was optimistic the PGA might make the Grand Slam permanent or bring another tournament.

In particular he pointed to PGA President Brian Whitcomb's speech at the award ceremony.

Mr. Whitcomb said: "What do you think about doing it again next year? 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."

Dr. Brown said: "I would like to think that is a positive sign."

And local organiser and vice president of the Mid Ocean Club David Ezekiel said he thought the course had held up very well during the three day event.

"They didn't find it easy," he said. "They found the course challenging. They had scores of just three or four under par, many people expected lower scores.

"And it is not as if we did anything tricky to this golf course we could have made them a lot faster, but we prepared it to the PGA's requirements.

"The event was a real success and it shows that we are capable of organising large, world class events. We are already starting to think about next year and how we can improve on this year's performance."

The event was won by Argentinian Angel Cabrera who beat Irishman Padraig Harrington on the third play-off hole. It was only the second time in the 25-year history of the Grand Slam that it had gone to a sudden death play-off.