Any decision on keeping the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda isn't likely to be made until the new Premier is in office.

The current two year deal between Bermuda and the PGA of America expired after this week's tournament, and negotiations between the two sides about renewing the contract are ongoing.

Privately the PGA has long stated its desire for the tournament to remain in Bermuda, and with the arrival of Ernie Els this time around giving the Island the marquee player it had been so desperate for, both sides are believed to be keen to reach an agreement.

All the players involved this year gave Port Royal Golf Course rave reviews, and the only sticking point is the $1.4million it costs Government to stage the Grand Slam.

The Department of Tourism is understood to have been asked to make a recommendation to Cabinet following this week's event, but Tourism insiders say that any decision will only be made once Dr Ewart Brown's term of office is over so the next administration is not bound by a choice it didn't make.

"Discussions have commenced with the PGA on extending the agreement into 2011," said William Griffith, the Director of Tourism. "An announcement on the future of the PGA Grand Slam will be made when the discussions are complete."