For golfers who enjoy good company as much as a demanding course, the Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament 2026 has a special appeal. The long-running pro-am brings club professionals and amateur teammates to Bermuda for several days of competition, with ocean views and unfamiliar greens adding character to every round.
The Bermuda Golf Association’s 2025–2026 championship schedule lists the Goodwill for December 7 to 10, 2026. It identifies Port Royal, Tucker’s Point, and Belmont Hills as the intended courses, but marks the entry TBC, or to be confirmed. As of September 24, 2026, the tournament’s own public website still displays an old 2018 edition rather than a current 2026 entry form, fee, or daily itinerary. The December dates are useful for planning, but confirm them with the organisers before booking a trip around the tournament.
"The Goodwill has a well-established place in Bermuda golf, yet its 2026 course rotation, registration cost, and playing times should not be guessed from an earlier year."
Bermuda Goodwill 2026 Dates and Courses
Scheduled Dates and Proposed Venues
The published association schedule gives Monday, December 7, through Thursday, December 10, 2026 for the Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament. It uses the abbreviations PR, TPC, and BH for Port Royal Golf Course, Tucker’s Point Club, and Belmont Hills Golf Club. The same schedule labels the listing TBC, so these should be treated as scheduled dates and proposed venues, not a final day-by-day assignment.
Do not confuse the Goodwill with another Bermuda golf event in December. The association schedule also lists an APGA Tournament for December 2 to 4 at Port Royal, separately marked TBC. The December 7 to 10 dates belong to the Goodwill listing.
The course question is worth checking carefully. Older Goodwill accounts mention Mid Ocean Club as part of a rotation in past years. That does not mean it is one of the three courses on the 2026 association schedule. If a particular course is the reason you want to enter, ask for the confirmed rotation before committing to flights and accommodation.
What is Still to Be Announced?
Pending Details for Participants
Several details a travelling team needs are not established in the reviewed 2026 information:
- A final confirmation of the December 7 to 10 dates.
- Which course hosts each round.
- Team entry fees and payment terms.
- Eligibility, handicap, and team-composition rules for 2026.
- Starting times, practice arrangements, and social events.
- Whether and where spectators can follow play.
The Goodwill’s public tournament website contains historical information, including a prominent December 2 to 5, 2018 listing. Treat that site as background on the event, not as the source of a current registration price or hotel offer.
A Tournament Built Around Teams
The Pro-Am Experience
The Bermuda Goodwill is a pro-am, a format that brings golf professionals and amateurs into team competition. Its organisers describe it as the world’s oldest and longest-running pro-am, with roots dating to 1953. Teams have traditionally travelled from Bermuda and overseas, particularly from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
"The team element changes the feel of the week. There are individual shots to remember, but the conversation does not stop at your own scorecard."
Historical descriptions refer to teams featuring a club professional and amateur golfers. That helps explain the event’s character, but the 2026 team rules must be confirmed before assembling a group. The number of amateurs, eligibility conditions, and scoring format should come from this year’s tournament instructions, not a decades-old event listing.
The tournament also has a travel story. Bermuda tourism identified the 74th Annual Goodwill Golf Tournament among events that helped give the island international visibility in 2025. For a small island with a deep golf culture, visiting teams bring more than competition: they spend time on the courses, in hotels, and around Bermuda’s communities.
The Three Courses on the 2026 Schedule
Variety and Challenge Across the Island
Playing several Bermuda courses is a large part of the Goodwill’s appeal. The association’s provisional 2026 list names Port Royal, Tucker’s Point, and Belmont Hills, each with a different setting and feel. The final rotation has not yet been assigned publicly in the sources reviewed.
Port Royal Golf Course
Coastal Beauty and Strategic Play
Port Royal is on Bermuda’s western side in Southampton. It is well known for its coastal scenery, particularly the dramatic 16th hole, where the ocean becomes difficult to ignore. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and has hosted top-level professional golf as well as Goodwill play in previous years.
A windy round at Port Royal can reward patience as much as power. On a visiting team’s first day, it is tempting to look only at the views. Take a moment to enjoy them, then listen to your professional’s advice about the next shot. Bermuda’s exposed coastal holes can ask for a different approach from a sheltered course at home.
Tucker’s Point Club
Renovated Greens and Eastern Views
Tucker’s Point brings the tournament toward Bermuda’s eastern side. A course renovation by Roger Rulewich is part of its modern story, and earlier Goodwill information describes rebuilt greens designed for truer putting. It has appeared in previous Goodwill rotations and is one of the courses abbreviated TPC on the association’s 2026 schedule.
If your team is assigned a Tucker’s Point round, confirm visitor access, practice facilities, and arrival instructions through the tournament. A place in a proposed course rotation is not the same thing as a general public tee-time policy.
Belmont Hills Golf Club
Adapting to Different Challenges
Belmont Hills is the third course listed on the 2026 association schedule. For a travelling golfer, that variety is part of the challenge: success across the Goodwill is not just about finding a rhythm on one set of greens. You may need to adapt your approach over successive days at different clubs.
Specific 2026 course-setup details have not been published in the reviewed association schedule. Ask the organisers for the final course and tee assignments rather than relying on a description from a previous edition.
December Golf Weather in Bermuda
Embrace the Island's Unique Climate
December is a good time to understand Bermuda on its own terms. It is not tropical summer. Bermuda tourism lists an average December air temperature of 73°F (23°C) and an average water temperature of 68°F (20°C). Sunshine is part of the appeal, but breezes and changing conditions are worth preparing for.
For golf, that means bringing options. A light layer can make an early start more comfortable, and rain gear is sensible even when a forecast looks promising several days out. Check your airline’s golf-bag policy and give yourself enough time to arrive with your clubs before any practice round.
The island’s relatively compact size is useful, but do not assume travelling from one end to another takes no time. If Port Royal and Tucker’s Point are both confirmed in your schedule, look at each day’s start location before deciding where to stay. Bermuda golf is as much about moving between distinct parts of the island as it is about the course beneath your feet.
Registration Fees and Travel Costs
Budgeting for a Memorable Experience
No verified 2026 Goodwill team entry fee or individual participant price appears in the current association schedule or the outdated tournament website reviewed. The association entry is marked TBC, and the Goodwill website’s visible event details refer to 2018. Quoting an older fee as a current price would be misleading.
The same applies to hotel rates. The Goodwill website mentions special accommodation deals, but its linked material is tied to older editions. Before paying for a room described as a Goodwill rate, check that the offer explicitly applies to December 2026 and to the hotel and room type you intend to book.
A sensible team budget should account for more than the eventual entry fee:
- Accommodation for the full stay, with any extra nights needed for arrival or practice.
- Flights and golf-bag charges, according to your airline’s policy.
- Transport to each assigned course, once the rotation is confirmed.
- Meals and activities outside anything included in the tournament package.
- Practice rounds or club services, if they are offered separately.
Do not assume that a normal visitor green fee at one of the proposed courses is the Goodwill entry price. A multi-course pro-am can have its own inclusions and team payment terms. Wait for the 2026 entry information before calculating a per-player total.
Enjoying Bermuda Beyond the Scorecard
Explore the Island's Rich Offerings
A Goodwill trip can be a chance to see more of Bermuda than its golf courses. If your team has an open afternoon, head into Hamilton for a meal and a walk around the capital. Give St. George’s time if you are interested in the island’s historic streets and buildings. On the South Shore, a beach walk offers a quieter counterpoint to a competitive round.
Early December also brings a festive mood. The Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout is scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2026, in St. George’s, before the provisional Goodwill dates. If you arrive early enough, it could add a memorable local evening to the trip. Keep it separate from the tournament schedule and confirm any plans around your actual arrival date.
Make room for a local meal, too. The best tournament trips are often remembered for conversations away from the clubhouse as much as the holes played. Bermuda’s restaurants and neighbourhoods give a visiting team somewhere to unwind without turning every free hour into another appointment.
How to Prepare for the Goodwill
Steps for a Successful Tournament
The first step is to seek confirmation of the 2026 tournament arrangements, not to book from the old event homepage. The Bermuda Golf Association schedule is the clearest dated listing found, but its TBC status means there is still a gap between a calendar entry and final travel-ready details.
The event’s Golf Genius contact page names several event managers, while the Bermuda Golf Association maintains its tournament information separately. A team organiser should ask directly for the current entry form, fee, eligibility rules, and course rotation before collecting money from teammates.
Once those points are settled:
- Confirm your team makeup against the 2026 rules.
- Check all four daily locations and tee times when the final itinerary is issued.
- Book accommodation with the course rotation in mind.
- Allow flexibility for weather and any tournament instructions on delays.
- Plan at least one non-golf outing so the team can enjoy Bermuda together.
Good preparation does not take the spontaneity out of an island trip. It gives you the freedom to concentrate on the people beside you and the shot in front of you.
Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament 2026 FAQs
The Things People Always Want to Know
When is the Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament 2026?
The Bermuda Golf Association’s schedule lists December 7 to 10, 2026, but marks the tournament TBC. Confirm the dates with the organisers before booking travel specifically for the event.
Which courses are listed for the 2026 Goodwill?
The provisional schedule lists Port Royal Golf Course, Tucker’s Point Club, and Belmont Hills Golf Club. It does not provide a confirmed course-by-day rotation.
Is the Bermuda Goodwill a professional golf tournament?
It is a pro-am, bringing golf professionals and amateur teammates together. The event traces its history to 1953. Check the 2026 entry rules for exact team composition and eligibility.
How much does it cost to enter the Bermuda Goodwill 2026?
A verified 2026 entry fee has not been published in the reviewed current schedule. The tournament website’s visible prices and offers belong to older editions, so request this year’s fee directly.
Can an individual golfer enter without a team?
A 2026 individual-entry policy is not confirmed in the reviewed information. The Goodwill has historically been team-based. Ask the organisers whether they can accommodate an individual player or help place one with a team.
Is Mid Ocean Club a 2026 Goodwill course?
Mid Ocean Club appears in accounts of past Goodwill tournaments, but it is not among the three courses named on the provisional 2026 association schedule. Confirm the final course list before planning to play it during the event.
Can visitors watch the Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament?
A 2026 spectator access policy or admission price has not been confirmed in the information reviewed. Access may vary by course. Ask the organisers and the relevant club before travelling to watch a round.
Verified Information at a Glance
- Event Category: Golf tournament and pro-am team competition.
- Event Name: Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament 2026, also known as the Bermuda Goodwill Pro-Am.
- Scheduled Dates: December 7 to 10, 2026, on the Bermuda Golf Association’s 2025–2026 championship schedule. Status: TBC.
- Proposed Courses: Port Royal Golf Course, Tucker’s Point Club, and Belmont Hills Golf Club. The course-by-day rotation is not confirmed.
- Location: Bermuda, with the proposed courses in different parts of the island.
- Event Heritage: The Goodwill describes itself as a long-running pro-am dating to 1953.
- 2026 Team Entry Fee: Not confirmed in the reviewed current information.
- 2026 Tee Times, Entry Deadline, and Team Rules: Not confirmed in the reviewed current information.
- 2026 Spectator Price or Access: Not confirmed.
- Planning Caution: The event’s public homepage still prominently displays its 2018 dates; those are not 2026 details.
Keep December 7 to 10, 2026, in mind if a Bermuda pro-am belongs on your golfing wish list. Once the organisers confirm the entry details, gather your team, make time for the island beyond the fairways, and enjoy the shared challenge that has kept the Goodwill going for generations.
