In the final round, with back-to-back bogey-free 5-under 67s,Jeremy Paul, a 29-year-old golfer from Germany and a graduate of the University of Colorado, emerged the winner of this year’s Korn Ferry Tour at The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic. Now in its 7th edition, the elite golf tournament took place 14-17 Jan., at the fascinating Sandals Emerald Bay ReefCourse in Exuma. Paul was one of 132 professional golfers who vied for one of the 30 coveted cards in this year’s PGA Tour.
Paul’s winning total – 17-under 271 – ranked second in tournament history, only behind Zecheng Dou’s18- under 270 in 2019. His triumph not only showcased his golf prowess but also underscored TheBahamas' unmatched capability as a premier destination for hosting world-class sporting events.
The Hon. I Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation,extended congratulations to the winning athlete, "Jeremy Paul's remarkable victory adds a newchapter to The Bahamas' legacy as a destination that seamlessly blends sports and paradise. We arethrilled to have hosted this prestigious event, showcasing our commitment to providing a world-classexperience for both athletes and fans."
Commenting on his winning performance, Paul said, “Once I got on the golf course, I honestly feltpretty comfortable. I knew I was hitting the ball really well, but I think that was actually a benefit ofthis course, because I was able to stay in the moment.”
Paul joins the ranks of PGA TOUR winners Akshay Bhatia (2022) and Sungjae Im (2018) as the onlywinners of The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay who carded a bogey-free finalround.
The second segment of the 26-event 2024 Korn Ferry Tour season, The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic,hosted by The Abaco Club on Winding Bay, kicked off on 21 Jan. in The Abacos and concludes on 24Jan. 2024.
For more information, visit www.pgatour.com, www.bahamas.com or www.Tourismtoday.com.
In the final round, with back-to-back bogey-free 5-under 67s,
Jeremy Paul, a 29-year-old golfer from Germany and a graduate of the University of Colorado,
emerged the winner of this year’s Korn Ferry Tour at The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic. Now in its 7th
edition, the elite golf tournament took place 14-17 Jan., at the fascinating Sandals Emerald Bay Reef
Course in Exuma. Paul was one of 132 professional golfers who vied for one of the 30 coveted cards in
this year’s PGA Tour.
Paul’s winning total – 17-under 271 – ranked second in tournament history, only behind Zecheng Dou’s
18- under 270 in 2019. His triumph not only showcased his golf prowess but also underscored The
Bahamas' unmatched capability as a premier destination for hosting world-class sporting events.
The Hon. I Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation,
extended congratulations to the winning athlete, "Jeremy Paul's remarkable victory adds a new
chapter to The Bahamas' legacy as a destination that seamlessly blends sports and paradise. We are
thrilled to have hosted this prestigious event, showcasing our commitment to providing a world-class
experience for both athletes and fans."
Commenting on his winning performance, Paul said, “Once I got on the golf course, I honestly felt
pretty comfortable. I knew I was hitting the ball really well, but I think that was actually a benefit of
this course, because I was able to stay in the moment.”
Paul joins the ranks of PGA TOUR winners Akshay Bhatia (2022) and Sungjae Im (2018) as the only
winners of The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay who carded a bogey-free final
round.
The second segment of the 26-event 2024 Korn Ferry Tour season, The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic,
hosted by The Abaco Club on Winding Bay, kicked off on 21 Jan. in The Abacos and concludes on 24
Jan. 2024.
For more information, visit www.pgatour.com, www.bahamas.com or www.Tourismtoday.com.
