Bermuda has officially become a full member of the Caribbean Golf Association after a unanimous vote during the organization’s Annual General Meeting held at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic alongside the 30th Caribbean Golf Classic.
The Bermuda Golf Association had spent several years pursuing full membership and previously participated as an associate member in Caribbean Golf Association events. During the meeting, Bermuda officials presented their vision for the future of golf on the island and outlined how the country could contribute to the regional golf community. Delegates voted unanimously to approve Bermuda and Saint Lucia as full members.
Caribbean Golf Association president Sidney Wolf welcomed Bermuda into the organization and said the addition reflected the continued growth of golf throughout the region. He praised Bermuda’s commitment to development and said the organization looked forward to the island’s participation in future championships and regional initiatives.
Craig Brown, president of the Bermuda Golf Association, said the move marked an important milestone for Bermuda golf. He noted that the island had maintained a longstanding relationship with the Caribbean Golf Association and believed the timing was right to advance to full membership after two years of active involvement. Brown said the decision would create more meaningful competitive opportunities for Bermudian golfers while strengthening regional ties.
Founded in 1987, the Caribbean Golf Association includes member nations such as the Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands. The organization hosts five annual championships for junior, amateur, and senior golfers across the Caribbean.
Bermuda’s growing involvement in Caribbean organizations has also paralleled wider discussions about the island’s regional identity and participation in Caribbean affairs. In recent months, Bermuda has explored stronger ties with CARICOM and other regional bodies as leaders continue discussions about economic, sporting, and cultural cooperation throughout the Caribbean.
