Former Bermuda Football Association President Neville Tyrrell has been appointed to head up the Bermuda contingent of the Professional Golf Association Grand Slam this year.

The event, which will take place at Port Royal Golf Course in October, is the final year of the Government's four-year deal with the PGA.

The Royal Gazette understands negotiations are currently underway with the PGA to host the tournament again but the Department of Tourism did not respond to a request for comment by press time yesterday.

Yesterday, Mr. Tyrrell said: "I am honoured to have been appointed to the role of General Chair of the 2010 PGA Grand Slam Executive Committee. It will give me another opportunity to use my organisational skills gained in assisting with several other major events in Bermuda both sporting and social."

"My job as the General Chair has been made easier by the willingness of every sub-Chair from the 2009 Grand Slam coming back on-board, bringing their past experience. I am very grateful for their support in carrying out the various duties so far, ensuring that the 2010 event will be even better than 2009."

Premier Dr. Ewart Brown, Minister of Tourism and Transport, said: "Neville Tyrrell has had his hands in golf administration for many years. His connections with Bermuda's business sector should promote support from that community for the Grand Slam.

"This is the final year of a four-year deal with the PGA. I think our relationship with the PGA is solid and we're all working hard to make this year's Grand Slam the most exciting of all." Already professional golfers Phil Mickelson, Graeme McDowell and Louis Oosthuizen have qualified for the tournament, which takes place October 18 – 20. The winner of this weekend's PGA Championship will also qualify for the event.