Tourists were last night unanimous — Bermuda should host the PGA Grand Slam of golf for as long as possible.

Locals and visitors alike flocked to the Mid Ocean Club to watch the final round of golf between Padraig Harrington, Angel Cabrera, Zach Johnson and Jim Furyk.

About 1,000 spectators came out yesterday including politicians, local golf pros and fans, tourists and even those who don't like golf but came out for the experience.

Canadian brothers Kent and Stephen Wigington flew for seven hours to see their favourite players putt for a grand prize of $600,000. The brothers are visiting their mother, Janice McKee of Southampton, but primarily flew down for the golf.

"They came to visit me and see the PGA second, but I think it's the other way around," Mrs. McKee laughed.

Kent, a 24-year old web designer, said Padraig Harrington was his favourite golfer.

"I have a lot of respect for the winner of the British Open. I always liked the British Open because of the different style of golf than in North America," he said.

Stephen, 21, works at the golf club the pair are members of, Glencoe Club, working on outdoor services including working on the driving range.

He said: "Zach Johnson is my favourite player because he's younger and he won the Masters which I think is the hardest of the four majors."

The Alberta natives have been playing golf for the past 14 years in various tournaments in Canada and they both agreed the tournament in Bermuda is better than in Hawaii.

"I like how close you can get to the players and I love the course," Kent explained.

Stephen said the course was more challenging for the players and the speed and slopes made the greens harder to read.

"We would love to have it here for the next couple of years. I think Hawaii already has another tournament so bringing it here makes sense," he said.

Kent said the course is better because of the greens and how many ocean views the course has and the brothers said they would definitely be back next year to watch the tournament and visit their mother.

Bill and Roseanne Brown of Calgary are both golfers of many years and said they were both enjoying watching the tournament. Mrs. Brown said they would definitely fly back to Bermuda next year for the event.

"It's cheaper to fly here than Hawaii and cheaper to stay. It's a beautiful place and I think it adds something to the tournament being in Bermuda," said Mrs Brown.

He said: "I think it should be more international. Why stick it in Hawaii every year? Bermuda is a wonderful location."