Trophy golf tournament at Mid Ocean Club with entries from Scotland, England, Eire and Spain as well as Bermuda, USA and Canada.

Former Bermuda amateur champion Robert Vallis, now living in the UK, returns to defend the overall title with partner Jack White from Florida while last year's gross winners, Bermudian Michael Dunkley and American Paul Evans, defend their crown.

1996 champions Ray Daue and John Markotic of the US are also back.

In total, 76 pairs will compete in the week-long tournament which starts today.