
Like many early clubs, the Hartford Golf Club was the vision of a local businessman who first experienced the game while visiting Scotland. In this case the visionary was William St. John, who enlisted the help of other founding members, most notably Emerson Taylor and John Enders, to fashion a crude course on about 30 acres of land near the city center in 1896.
The Hartford Golf Club's first location was on a property east of Prospect Avenue. Today, Elizabeth Park incorporates the original site of the Club where an old barn stood as a makeshift Clubhouse and nine holes of golf Which Enders wrote in his recollections that, "demanded the agility to climb post-and-rail fences and dodge cows." Mercifully, the course lasted only two years.
In 1900, The Hartford Golf Club expanded, merging with the disbanded Hartford Lawn Club. The Lawn Club, founded in 1888, had several tennis courts on Lafayette Street just behind where the old State Library now stands. In 1901, soon after the merger, the first formal HGC Clubhouse and eighteen-hole golf course were built on Huntington Avenue between Asylum and Albany Avenues. The next year, Hartford was host to its first of many Connecticut Amateur Championships (see article on right). Unfortunately, this clubhouse would be destroyed by fire in 1908.
In 1927 the club was again host to a Connecticut Amateur, and in 1929 was the first course in the state to stage the New England Amateur Championship. It has also been the site of several Connecticut Opens, including the most recent in 2009.
The 1996 USGA Mid-Amateur Championship and the 60th U.S. Girls' Junior Championship were also contested at Hartford.
The Club evolved, for a time, into a young men's Club with card playing at night and three or four dances a year. In 1928, four squash courts were built and the first paddle (platform) tennis court debuted in 1940. In 1955, it was determined that the Clubhouse had to be completely rebuilt or abandoned. By vote of the membership, construction of the existing clubhouse was approved and the move to the present Club property was made - relocating all activities to the northern side of Albany Avenue. Five new golf holes were also built and incorporated into the existing course, and additional nine new holes were built west of the Clubhouse bringing the Club total to 27 holes of championship quality golf. The golf operation
was recently voted as the best in customer service in a Conn. Magazine readers poll.
The Club, with its varied and unique facilities, had in its time: trap shooting, polo, croquet, curling, bowling on the green, cards, ice skating, sledding, tobogganing, squash, golf, tennis, swimming, sailing, and paddle (platform) tennis. The Club has enlarged the golf and tennis pro shops, built more paddle and tennis courts, enlarged the swimming area and parking facilities, constructed a state-of-the-art grounds building, and expanded the patio to incorporate a panoramic view of the grounds.
The bowling alleys, brought from the old Clubhouse, are still going strong. The squash courts, also brought over from the old Clubhouse, were renovated in 1995 to meet international squash court standards, expand the viewing gallery, and improve the pro shop. Two major Clubhouse renovations, one completed in 1990 and the other in 2007, enabled the Club to provide one of the area's finest private recreational facilities.
What is a "Course Rating"?
A USGA Course Rating is the evaluation of the playing difficulty of a course compared with other rated courses for the purpose of providing a uniform standard by which to compute USGA Handicap Indexes. A USGA Course Rating is equal to the average of the better half of a scratch golfer's scores under normal conditions.
What is a "Slope Rating"?
A USGA Slope Rating reflects the relative difficulty of a course for players with USGA Handicap Indexes above scratch, compared with the difficulty of the course for a scratch golfer.
How often should a course be rated?
A course must be re-rated at least every ten years, even if it has not changed in any way. Newly constructed courses change rapidly in the first few years, and should be rated once every three years for the first nine years.
What factors are used in Course Rating?
• Yardage is the predominant factor in determining a USGA Course Rating.
• The effective playing length of a hole may be substantially different from its actual length, which includes roll, elevation, dogleg/forced lay-up, prevailing wind and altitude.
• Obstacle factors (bunkers, water, trees, etc.) are considered separately on their effect on the play of scratch and bogey on each hole.
The fireworks flashing off the clubs of Evan Beirne were indeed bright, but the workmanlike consistency of Jeff Hedden’s game remained the brightest light in the state’s golf firmament in 2010.
Hedden, of Black Hall Club, collected 660 points from eight events to win his third straight Dick Tettelbach Award as CSGA Player of the Year. Beirne, of New Haven Country Club, earned 475 points from two tournaments to place second.
Neither of the first two finishers is surprising, but the next golfer might raise a few eyebrows. Dave Szewczul of Tunxis Plantation Golf Course, the Senior Player of the Year at 56, chalked up enough points in open competition and also was awarded points for reaching match play in the U.S. Senior Amateur to finish third, just 10 points behind Beirne.
The bulk of Hedden’s points came from three second-place finishes. He was runner-up in the Russell C. Palmer Cup (to Beirne), the Mid-Amateur Championship, and the Tournament of Champions. He also earned 125 points by reaching the round-of-sixteen in the Connecticut Amateur.
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Player Jeff Hedden, Black Hall Club Evan Beirne, New Haven Country Club Dave Szewczul, Tunxis Plantation Golf Course Cody Paladino, Timberlin Golf Club Bernie D'Amato, Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course Ryan Leahey, The Course at Yale Bill Hermanson, Black Hall Club Tom McCarthy, Twin Hills Country Club Mike Ballo, Woodway Country Club Brian Ahern, Wampanoag Country Club |
Points 660 475 465 380 350 345 340 330 315 300 |
Excerpt from 2010 Connecticut Golfer Year-End Edition - Rick Odermatt
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When the Connnecticut Golf Hall of Fame was established by the Greater Hartford Jaycees in 1955, there were some in-depth impressive candidates with supportable Connecticut connections from whom the first honoree could be chosen: four Men's U.S. Open champions, two Women's U.S. Amateur champions; a winner of the Men's U.S. Open, the National PGA, the British Open and the Masters; and a winner of the U.S., British, Canadian, and French Amateur championships. |
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Additionally, there were at least another half dozen who had distinguished themselves in state and regional competition, or otherwise as significant contributors to Connecticut's rich golf tradition. Singularly faithful to both of these standards, the choice of Robert Moir Grant as the state Golf Hall's first honoree was undisputed, either by members of the selection committee or by the Connecticut golf community. Indeed, the always articulate Tommy Armour, equating Grant with the immortal Bob Jones, both of whom he knew well, said that each was a most proper metaphor for all that was good about golf: pure competitive spirit, individual pride and dignity, and good sportsmanship. |
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In 1991, the Connecticut State Golf Association assumed stewardship of the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame with the dedicated intention of carrying on the successful selection process so well exercised by the Greater Harford Jaycees. Led by Gene Sarazen and Julius Boros, the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame collectively boasts 21 major golf championship titles: six U.S. Opens, five National PGAs, three National Senior PGAs, two Masters, two British Amateurs, two U.S. Women's Amateurs and one British Open. |
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Connecticut State Amateur champion 1932, 1946, 1952; New England Amateur champion 1932, 1954; President, CSGA, 1948-49; State Team captain 1940-41, 1962-65.
Connecticut State Amateur champion 1931, 1933, 1935; New England Amateur champion 1934; President, CSGA, 1952-53; State Team captain 1934-39.
Industrialist, sportsman, philanthropist. Major benefactor of Connecticut golf and golfers who brought world-class players to this state in exhibitions and tournaments at his storied Rockledge Country. A primary major supporter of the original Insurance City Open.
Connnecticut State Amateur champion 1926, 1930; New England Amateur champion 1933; U.S. Senior Amateur Association champion 1953; President, CSGA, 1938-39; State Team captain 1932-33, 1958-61.
U.S. Women's Amateur champion 1904, medalist 1914, co-medalist 1905; Connecticut Women's Amateur champion 1920-22, 1927.
Connecticut State Amateur champion 1940, 1947, 1949; Connecticut Open champion 1940; New England Amateur champion 1935, 1939; State Team captain 1952-57.
U.S. Open champion 1952, 1963; National PGA champion 1968; National Senior PGA champion 1971, 1977; U.S. Ryder Cup team 1959, 1963, 1965, 1967; National PGA Player-of-the-Year 1952; winner of 15 other PGA Tour events.
U.S. Open champion 1922, 1932; National PGA champion 1922-23, 1933; British Open champion 1932; Masters champion 1935; National Senior PGA champion 1958; U.S. Ryder Cup team 1927, 1929, 1931, 1933, 1935, 1937.
U.S. Open champion 1931; U.S. Ryder Cup team 1931; North & South Open champion 1928.
U.S. Open champion 1936; U.S. Ryder Cup team 1937.
Connecticut Open champion 1946; Rhode Island Open champion 1947; finalist, National PGA championship 1953; semifinalist, U.S. Amateur championship 1947; Illinois Open champion 1950, 1958; twice Illinois PGA champion.
Co-architect of the CSGA Caddie Scholarship program and dedicated member of that program's selection committee for almost 20 years.
CWGA champion 1947, 1949-53, 1959-60, 1963, 1968; CWGA Senior champion 1977, 1980-82; U.S. Curtis Cup team 1952; Member of LPGA Tour; winner, Women's Titleholders 1951; 5-time Endicott Cup champion; 3-time New England Women's Amateur champion; 3-time Women's North & South Amateur champion.
Connecticut Open champion 1954; Connecticut State Amateur champion 1961; Semifinalist, U.S. Amateur championship 1954.
U.S. Women's Amateur champion 1948; Canadian Women's Amateur champion 1947-48; CWGA Match-Play champion 1946, 1957, 1961-62; Endicott Cup champion 1946; National Women's Intercollegiate champion 1948; U.S. Curtis Cup team 1948, 1950.
CSGA executive director 1946-85; President, CSGA, 1968; CSGA Senior champion 1946-47, 1955.
Connecticut Open champion 1938; Connecticut Section PGA champion 1940, 1947.
National PGA champion 1955; Masters champion 1956; Canadian Open champion 1959, 1963; National PGA Play-of-the-Year 1955; U.S. Ryder Cup team 1955, 1957, 1959, 1961; National PGA Hall of Fame (1978); Winner of 15 other PGA Tour events.
Connecticut Open champion 1950-51; Connecticut Section PGA champion 1948, 1954; Connecticut Section PGA Professional-of-the-Year 1963; President, Connecticut Section PGA.
Connecticut State Amateur champion 1955, 1960, 1965, 1984-85; Connecticut Open champion 1958-59, 1973; New England Amateur champion 1961; British Amateur champion 1973, 1976; Canadian Amateur champion 1972; U.S. Walker Cup team 1969, 1973, 1975, 1977, non-playing captain 1979; 5-time Metropolitan Amateur champion; winner of the Azalea, Northeast, and Sunnehanna Amateur championships.
Connecticut Open champion 1965; Connecticut State Amateur champion 1968, runner-up 1959, 1963-64, 1967, medalist 1961, 1964, 1968-69; Connecticut State Senior champion 1991-92; Metropolitan (NY) Amateur champion 1973, 1979, runner-up 1969, 1971-72, 1977; Metropolitan (NY) Open champion 1967; Northeast Amateur champion 1964.
CWGA Match-Play champion 1966-67, 1969-70, 1972, 1975-77, 1979, 1981; Connecticut State Women's Amateur champion 1969, 1972-73.
Head professional, Brooklawn Country Club, who for some two decades honored in his everyday philosophy and practice the indispensable virtues of a model club professional.
Outstanding grounds superintendent at the Donald Ross-designed Country Club of Waterbury; National Superintendent-of-the-Year 1977.
National Club Professional-of-the-Year 1978; Connecticut Section PGA Professional-of-the-Year 1978; President, Connecticut Section PGA 1978; Co-founder of Connecticut PGA/CSGA Julius Boros Challenge Cup.
CWGA Match-Play champion 1948, runner-up 1938, 1946, 1949, 1950-51, 1964; President, CWGA.
Connecticut State Amateur champion 1957; Connecticut Open champion 1956-57; Connecticut Section PGA champion 1969, 1984; Connecticut Section PGA Senior champion.
Connecticut Open champion 1964; Connecticut Section PGA champion 1953, 1956, 1959-60, 1963, 1977; Connecticut Section PGA Professional-of-the-Year 1965; 11-time qualifier for National PGA championship.
Connecticut State Amateur champion 1953, runner-up 1948, 1952, 1955; New England Amateur champion 1949.
CSGA tournament director for many years. Rules official for USGA competitions; President, CSGA 1977-78.
Co-architect and first chairman of the CSGA Caddie Scholarship program; President, CSGA 1962-63.
Executive Director, Connecticut Section PGA, 1979-93. At the local and national levels of the PGA, Bob Shea was duly recognized for having led the Connecticut Section into a new era of growth, responsibility, and sponsored activity.
Assistant to the CSGA executive director, 1959-1999. For her dedicated, diligent, all-knowing, always congenial, ever-faithful behind-the-scoreboard effort for more than a quarter-century.
Connecticut State Amateur champion 1970, 1977, 1980, 1987; Connecticut State Senior Amateur champion 1995; New England Amateur champion 1971.
Connecticut State Amateur champion 1948, 1956, 4-time semifinalist; runner-up, Connecticut State Senior Amateur championship 1975; President, CSGA.
Record 8-time Connecticut Section PGA champion; Western Mass Open champion; Manchester Open champion; member Senior PGA Tour.
Won record-tying 13 Connecticut state titles; 5-time Connecticut Women's Golf Association champion; New England Women's Golf Association champion 1987-88.
Executive Director, Connecticut State Golf Association 1986-95; Established USGA's GHIN handicap system at state clubs; Served on three USGA committees; Rules officials at USGA major championships; Initiated construction of Connecticut Golf House bringing together the CSGA and Connecticut Section PGA; President of the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA) 1994.
Griffith is the first sports writer to be inducted into the Golf Hall of Fame. He began writing golf in the Hartford Courant in 1950 and was among those who covered the first ICO at Wethersfield CC in 1952. Griffith was a life member of the Golf Writers Association of America, the Cape Cod Turf Managers Association and numerous other golf organizations.
The first Executive Director of the Connecticut Section PGA. He recognized the need for more sophisticated educational opportunities for club professionals, which lead him to devise a plan for a PGA business school. Patricelli also started junior clinics at the GHO and encouraged club pros to donate used equipment to underprivileged children.
An active participant in golf organizations, Emanuelson served on the CSGA Executive Committee from 1961-72. He was legal counsel for the CSGA since 1974 and Chairman of the CSGA’s Widdy Neale Scholarship Committee from 1970 - 2003.
Pryde designed such courses as Alling Memorial GC in New Haven, Pine Orchard CC in Branford, Wethersfield CC in Wethersfield and Race Brook CC in Orange. He served as a golf coach at Yale and was the first Secretary-Treasurer of the CSGA from 1922 to 1946. He was a pioneer in the manufacture of clubs using hickory shafts.
Keggi won eight Connecticut and three New England championships as an amateur. She was an All-American at the University of New Mexico and won the NCAA Championship in 1988. As a professional, she finished in the top-20 on the LPGA money list two years running.
As president of the Greater Hartford Jaycees from 1951 to ’52, Dr. Sehl he was co-founder, with Edward H. May Jr., of the Insurance City Open. He is a former secretary, vice president and president of the CSGA and has served on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Golden was 3-0 on two US Ryder Cup Teams, two of those wins were with his foursomes partner Walter Hagen. He was a semifinalist in the PGA Championship three times, won four consecutive Connecticut Open Championships and won three New Jersey Open Championships. In 1934 and 35 he played the Masters and tied for 21st and 35th.
Jim played in the ICO and GHO 15 times, tying for second as an amateur a stroke behind Ken Venturi and was fourth in 1970 as a pro. His wins included the Connecticut, New England and Middle Atlantic Amateur Championships. His father, Robert M. Grant was the first HOF inductee in 1955 and they are the first father son tandem among the members. He was a member of the winning U.S. Walker Cup team at Royal St. George’s, England in 1967. He played on the PGA tour from 1967-74 and was low amateur at the Masters in 1966.
Smith spent half a century building and operating one of the most successful privately owned public golf courses and clubs in Connecticut- Orange Hills CC.
Murphy, described as “ the pros pro”, is the Director of Golf at CC of Farmington. He has served on the PGA’s Employment and Club Relations committee for more than 30 years and was awarded the Bill Strausbaugh Award for community relations.
Arnold was a fixture of Connecticut golf for five decades. He served on various CSGA committees for 50 years and became the organization’s youngest president at age 44 in 1969.
Chapman, whose career spanned more than 37 years, won the national amateur championships of the United States (1940), Britain (1951), Canada (1949), France (1939 and 1952), and Italy (1960). He is the only golfer ever to accomplish that feat. He won the Connecticut State Amateur twice (1936 and 1938), the New England Amateur (1951), and also state amateur titles in Massachusetts, New York, and the Carolinas. He played for the U.S. in the Walker Cup competitions of 1947, 1951, and 1953, all American victories.
Vare's dominance of the national golf scene in the 1920s and 1930s elevated her to a star status no American woman golfer had previously enjoyed. She won the U.S. Amateur Championship a record six times, the Canadian Ladies Open twice, the French Ladies Open once. She earned seven Eastern and six North and South Amateur titles, and played on or captained six Curtis Cup teams. In 1924, she won 56 of 57 competitive matches. Although, she never turned professional, the LPGA honored her in 1953 by naming its award for the lowest per-round average score on tour as the Vare Trophy. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1975.
Healey won two Connecticut State Amateur Championships in 1951 and 1958, the CSGA Junior Amateur in 1947, and five CSGA Four Ball titles from 1951 to1962. He also was a two time semifinalist in the New England Amateur Championship and in 1951 and 1965 advanced to match play in the U.S. Amateur Championship. He served on the CSGA Executive Committee from 1963-83.
Fisher has been a Director and past President of the Round Hill Club, Governor and Secretary of the U.S. Seniors’ Golf Association, a Director and Secretary of the Connecticut Golf Foundation, and Senior Advisor to the CSGA. He served for many years as a special intermediary in the U.S. for the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and has worked tirelessly for the benefit of the game for over 40 years.
Keefe, co-chairman of the inaugural Insurance City Open (now the Buick Championship) in 1952, was invaluable in launching this PGA Tour stop. Keefe, who became a successful investment banker on Wall Street, donated millions of dollars to various educational institutions.
2002: Edwin H. May, Jr. (Distinguished Service)
May's name is synonymous with the PGA in Connecticut. He was co-chairman in 1952 of the inaugural Insurance City Open (now the Buick Championship) at Wethersfield CC. With just $100 in seed money from the Greater Hartford Jaycees, May worked tirelessly for more than a year organizing committees, raising funds and signing up volunteers for the inaugural tournament.
2002: Allan Breed (Distinguished Golf Achievement)
Breed won the Connecticut Open in 1960 and the Connecticut Amateur in 1963 to become one of only four to win both titles as an amateur. He won the Manchester Open in 1966, the Bermuda Mid-Ocean Invitational in 1975, the Hop Meadow Invitational in 1981 and the Wethersfield Club Championship nine times over five decades.
Gentile won his first significant tournament in 1969 when he beat another Hall of Famer, Fred Kask, for the Connecticut Amateur Championship at Hartford GC. The following year he won the Connecticut Open by a comfortable six strokes. “My greatest thrill in Connecticut golf was winning the Open for the second time 25 years later,” Gentile said. That win came in 1995 at Woodway CC where he won by seven shots. John won the PGA National Club Pro Championship at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA, and the PGA Stroke Play Championship at Disney World in Florida in the same year 1978. His other wins include the Met Senior Open in 1997, the New England Senior Open in 1998 and the Connecticut Senior Open in 2003.
Young was a consequential president of the CSGA. He was a driving force behind the creation of the Connecticut Golf Foundation in 1998. He served as a committee member of the U.S. Golf Association and qualified for two U.S. Amateur Championships. He reorganized the CSGA with the establishment of the Club Representative System.
Dalziel came to Connecticut in 1969 and worked at Aspetuck Valley CC in Weston, Mill River CC in Stratford, and Grassy Hill CC in Orange. Dalziel won the Connecticut Open twice (1979 and '80) and the Connecticut Section PGA Championship three times (1980, '81 and '86). He has won many other championships including three Bermuda Opens, a PGA of America Senior Series, a Connecticut Senior Open, and was a member of both the Vantage Cup and Chrysler Cup teams.
Henderson was one of the most respected golf writers for more than four decades at the defunct Hartford Times. He was described as "a student of the game" which gained him the respect of the greatest players of that era including Bobby Jones, Tommy Armour, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, and Sam Snead. In November 1954, Henderson, a single digit handicapper who played out of Rockledge GC suggested a Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame to the Hartford Jaycees. Though he never claimed to be the founder the Jaycees began the Hall of Fame the following year with Bobby Grant as the first inductee.
Dick Tettelbach served the CSGA with much distinction for over twenty-fives years. He joined the CSGA in 1968 as assistant secretary-treasurer and went on to become president from 1991-1992. After he completed his term as president he continued to work as assistant tournament director for another two years. Dick's tremendous influence on the CSGA over the years is evident by the annual Player of the Year Trophy being named in his honor.
Ken Green is a two time Connecticut Open Champion (1985 and 1992). Ken turned professional in 1980 and went on to win five times on the PGA Tour. He was a member of the 1989 Ryder Cup team that tied with Europe at The Belfry Golf & Country Club in Sutton Coldfield, England. Throughout his career, Ken has raised hundreds of thousand of dollars for Connecticut charities.
Bill Hadden grew up playing the game at New Haven Country Club. He is a two time Connecticut Amateur winner (1982 and 1983) and five time CSGA major winner. Bill won the New England Amateur twice (1988 and 1993) and the prestigious Northeast Amateur in 1982. He has participated in twenty-three national championships including the 1984 US Open at Winged Foot and was runner-up in the 1989 US Mid-Amateur Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
Although Leslie began golf later in her life she enjoyed a marvelous amateur career. Just three years after beginning golf she won the Connecticut Women's Amateur. She would go on to win three CWGA Championships in 1978, 1980 and 1982. She was a three time member of the United States Curtis Cup team and was named captain in 1990. Golf Digest recognized Leslie's accomplishments by naming her the Female Amateur Player of the Year in 1986.
Frank Selva began at Race Brook Country Club as a caddie. After serving in the US Army, Frank returned to Race Brook as the Assistant Golf Professional and has remained at the club ever since. Frank has been recognized several times for his outstanding service by the Connecticut PGA. He has been awarded the Assistant Professional of the Year (1971), the Horton Smith Trophy (1989), Junior Golf Leader (1999) and Professional of the Year (1983). In January of 2007 the PGA of America honored Frank as the PGA Junior Golf Leader of the Year.
Bill Lee's love of golf is an article of faith. He was a schoolboy star in his native Texas and later in Chicago, and an All-American at Augustana College before attending the Yale Divinity School. His golf career began in earnest in the 1970s. From 1974-1979 he was a quarterfinalist, finalist, and two-time Champion of the Connecticut Amateur, Runner-up in the New England Amateur and played in five U.S. Amateurs, four U.S. Mid-Amateurs and three British Amateurs. in 1990 Bill won his third CT Amateur Championship and the Player of the Year Award. He returned to golf in 2001, after an 11 year hiatus, and has since won the Connecticut Senior Amateur, played in two U.S. Senior Amateurs and served as CSGA Team Captain in 2007 and 2008.
Stamford native Dick Mayer won his first PGA Tour event in 1953 and his last in 1965. Mayer won twice in 1957 making him one of golf's greats. He became the 1957 U.S. Open champion at Inverness Club, OH ($7,200) and later won the 1957 World Championship of Golf at Tam O'Shanter, IL ($50,000). He topped the PGA Tour money list with $65,835, was named PGA Player of the Year an played on the 1957 Ryder Cup team at the Lindrick Club in Yorkshire, England. Mayer won seven PGA Tour titles: The Eastern Open; The Miami Beach International Four-Ball (with Tommy Bolt); The Kansas City Open; the Philadelphia Daily News Open; the U.S. Open Championship; The World Championship of Golf; and the Greater New Orleans Open.
Pete Broadbent has played and promoted the game he loves since joining the New Haven Country Club in 1950. Broadbent has an extensive record of serving on various boards and committees at New Haven CC, the CSGA, the USGA and other golf organizations. He was president of NHCC, the CSGA and the Junior-Senior Golf Association. He remains a member of NHCC, the CSGA Board of Directors, the Connecticut Senior Golf Association and the U.S. Senior Golf Association. For 18 years he has served on the USGA Senior Amateur Championship committee and has been an official and referee at the championship. He has long been an on-course official for the New Haven CC, the CSGA, the Florida State GA, The Connecticut Women's GA and others. Pete Broadbent is a model for those who love and give back to the game of golf.
In 1984, Fran Marrello's name topped the leader board late in the first round of the U.S. Open at Winged Foot CC. “A friend took a picture of the leader board with my name on top,” Marrello said. “I was ahead of guys like Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Hale Irwin and Tom Watson.” His election to the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame places his name indelibly on a list of the state’s greatest men and women golfers of all time.
At 55, Marrello is still adding to his record. He carded a 5-under 208 at Wethersfield CC in August to win his second Connecticut PGA Championship by four shots. He also won in 2001. He has 15 Connecticut Section championships to his credit, including seven Match Play titles (1990, ’92, ’94-97, 2008), the Tournament of Champions twice (1992, 2007), the Assistant Professional Championship three times (1985, ’87, ’92), and the Walter Lowell Tournament twice.
He earned the Section Player of the Year award six times, including five years in a row from 1992-96. He also won in 2007. He was Senior Player of the Year in 2005, ’07 and ’08.
Fran has played in 11 majors, three PGAs, four US Opens, three U.S. Amateurs and one US Senior Open. He has played in 15 National Club Pro championships and five National Senior Club Pro championships. In 1984, he placed second in six tournaments, including the Connecticut Open, Vermont Open and New Hampshire Classic, a Tournament Players Series event, forerunner of the Nationwide Tour.
Barbara Young began playing golf at the age of 30 and she still plays regularly at 76, even after surgical replacements in both knees. When the Young family moved to Westport, she developed into a golf champion and now, some three decades later, she joins the state’s most accomplished players as a member of the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame.
Playing at Westport Longshore, then at Aspetuck Valley CC, Young eventually won the Connecticut Women’s Golf Association championship in 1988 and ’91, and took the Connecticut Women’s Amateur title six times. Before moving to North Carolina, Young won the New England WGA championship twice (1986 and ’91), and has since captured the New England Senior Women’s Amateur title nine times. Two highlights of Young’s career were a second-place finish in the 1986 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur at Lakewood GC in Alabama, and a victory in the 1992 Canadian Senior Amateur in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Among other titles, she has won the CWGA Seniors three times, the Connecticut Women’s Senior Amateur eight times, the Women’s Eastern GA Seniors (1992), the Metropolitan (NY) Golf Association Seniors (1989), the North and South Seniors six times, the North Carolina Seniors twice (1994, ’99), the Carolinas Seniors (1998) and the Women’s Eastern Super Seniors three times (1999-2001).
Long before she took up golf, Young had an interesting athletic career as a shortstop for the Kenosha, WI, Comets of the All-American Girls Baseball League, made famous by the 1992 movie “A League of Their Own,” starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna. “I was still in high school when 12 of us from New England traveled to South Bend (Indiana) for tryouts,” Young said. “The league was popular because it filled a void with a lot of the men off at war. It was fun while it lasted. We even played in Yankee Stadium.”
Young’s athletic talent was not limited to golf and baseball. In tennis, she was New England Junior champion in 1948, played on the Junior Girls Whiteman Cup team in 1949, and lost to Maureen Connolly in the National Juniors in 1949. She also was an All-State field hockey player at Brookline (MA) High, and won the New England Platform Tennis doubles title in 1976. She received a Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance Gold Key in 1994.
Bruce Berlet was the pulse beat of Connecticut’s golf community as he chronicled the sport for all of the 38 years he worked at the Hartford Courant. Few reporters immerse themselves in their beat the way Berlet did with golf on the state and national scenes. He did it because he loved it. His passion for the game and for those who play it was evident in his writing. Because his work informed state golfers and enhanced their enjoyment of the game for so long, he belongs in the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame. Berlet, 61, covered the Greater Hartford Open 39 times as it changed names and courses. He filed stories from 30 Masters, 15 U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships and three Ryder Cup matches. More importantly, perhaps, he wrote stories about the people who play the game at the state and regional level. He stood just off the green as the final putts were struck at hundreds of CSGA, Connecticut Section PGA, Connecticut Women’s Golf Association and Southern New England Women’s Golf Association championships. Over time, Berlet became the ultimate insider as scores of players he wrote about became his friends.
“I’m particularly honored by this because of my affiliation with the CSGA, which goes back to the 1960s when I received a Widdy Neale Scholarship,” Berlet said.
Berlet also covered the Hartford Whalers and Wolf Pack hockey teams, UConn men’s and women’s basketball, Yale football and various other sports. He has written articles for Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Golf World, the New England Journal of Golf and other publications. He was co-host, with Bob Samek, of Connecticut Golfer on Radio for eight years. He has helped promote several charity golf tournaments and served on the Hall of Fame selection committee for 15 years. He was a golfer with a single-digit handicap for many years.
Dave Szewczul has been playing in the top echelon of state golf for thirty-five years. Dave used a runner-up finish in the 1975 Connecticut Amateur to future Hall of Fame member William Lee to jumpstart an amateur career that continues to this day. Over the years Szewczul has won seven individual state titles, six four-ball crowns, and most recently a New England championship. 2010 was arguably his best year thus far. Szewczul began the year with a victory in the Senior Match Play Championship, followed that up with a win in the Connecticut Senior Open and finished the year off with a victory at the New England Senior Amateur. Along the way, he also advanced to the second round of the US Senior Amateur and won the Connecticut Senior Four-Ball Championship. In his career, Szewczul has participated in sixteen USGA national championships, two British Amateurs, and a US Senior Open where he played a practice round with Arnold Palmer. For the past two years he has also earned the CSGA Senior Player of the Year award named in honor of Hall of Fame member Dick Siderowf.
Heather Daly-Donofrio, who won two tournaments on the LPGA Tour, is very much a Connecticut girl. She played on the Yale golf team for four years before graduating cum laude in 1991. In her brief amateur career she managed to win the Connecticut Women’s Golf Association championship twice. She began her professional career on the Futures Tour earning four victories over a three-year span. She graduated to the LPGA Tour in 1998 and over the next eleven seasons won more than a million dollars including two victories. Even as a full time LPGA player, she managed to find time to return to Yale to coach the women’s golf team from 1997-2000. In 2005, she was voted by fellow tour professionals as the William and Mousie Powell Award recipient as the player who best exemplifies the spirit, ideals and values of the LPGA. She has also served as president of the LPGA Executive Committee. Currently, Daly-Donofrio works as Director of Media Relations for the LPGA Tour.
For close to twenty years all course ratings in southern Connecticut have come from Bob Hopkins. Beginning in the early 1990’s, Bob took over a relatively new course rating system and continues to lead rating teams to this day. Hopkins is a long time member of Woodway Country Club in Darien where he has served in a variety of positions culminating with his presidency in 1983. At that time, Bob joined the CSGA Executive Committee and ultimately served as president in 1995-96. He has been a member of numerous committees and associations including the USGA Regional Affairs Committee, the US Senior Golf Association, and Connecticut State Seniors Golf Association. A Darien native, Hopkins graduated from Dartmouth College and was a Navy fighter pilot during the Korean War.
What is a "Course Rating"?
A USGA Course Rating is the evaluation of the playing difficulty of a course compared with other rated courses for the purpose of providing a uniform standard by which to compute USGA Handicap Indexes. A USGA Course Rating is equal to the average of the better half of a scratch golfer's scores under normal conditions.
What is a "Slope Rating"?
A USGA Slope Rating reflects the relative difficulty of a course for players with USGA Handicap Indexes above scratch, compared with the difficulty of the course for a scratch golfer.
How often should a course be rated?
A course must be re-rated at least every ten years, even if it has not changed in any way. Newly constructed courses change rapidly in the first few years, and should be rated once every three years for the first nine years.
What factors are used in Course Rating?
• Yardage is the predominant factor in determining a USGA Course Rating.
• The effective playing length of a hole may be substantially different from its actual length, which includes roll, elevation, dogleg/forced lay-up, prevailing wind and altitude.
• Obstacle factors (bunkers, water, trees, etc.) are considered separately on their effect on the play of scratch and bogey on each hole.
The following correction factors are evaluated to determine if the hole is effectively longer or shorter than the actual measured length:
Roll: Roll is an evaluation of how far the tee shots for scratch and bogey golfers roll, and the effect that has on the playing length of the course.
Elevation: Elevation is a measure of how changes in elevation from tee to green affect the playing length of a hole.
Dogleg/ Forced Lay-Up: Dogleg/forced lay-up is a measure of how much longer or shorter a hole is played because it has a bend (allowing players to cut the corner or forcing them to lay up), or because it has obstacles, such as water or deep bunkers, crossing the fairway in the players' landing zones (which force the scratch or bogey golfer to hit less than a full shot).
Prevailing Wind: Prevailing wind is a measure of the effect of constant wind on seaside courses, plains courses, or other courses unprotected from the wind.
Altitude : Altitude is an evaluation for courses at 2,000 feet or more altitude that will play shorter than their measured length because shots fly farther in the thin air.
The following obstacle factors are determined for each landing zone for both the scratch and the bogey golfer:
Topography: Topography is a factor if the stance or lie in the landing zone is affected by slopes or mounds, or the shot to the green is uphill or downhill, making club selection more difficult.
Fairway: Fairway is an evaluation of the difficulty of keeping the ball in play from tee to green. Fairway ratings are based on fairway width in all landing zones, hole length, and nearby trees, hazards, and punitive rough.
Green Target: Green Target is an evaluation of the difficulty of hitting the green with the approach shot. Primary considerations are target size, length of shot, how well the green holds, and the difficulty of normal hole locations.
Recoverability and Rough: Recoverability and Rough is the evaluation of the probability of missing the tee shot landing zone and the green, and the difficulty of recovering if either, or both, is missed. The Green Target rating drives the Recoverability and Rough rating value.
Bunkers: Bunkers is the evaluation of their proximity to target areas and the difficulty of recovery from them. The Green Target rating also drives the Bunkers rating value.
Out of Bounds/ExtremeRough: OB/Extreme Rough is the evaluation of the distance from the center of the landing zone to the OB/Extreme Rough. High grass, heavy underbrush in trees, and other extreme conditions are rated in this category because a ball in such "extreme rough" is likely to be lost or virtually unplayable. Such areas may also be rated under Recoverability and Rough.
Water Hazards: Water Hazards is the evaluation of a water hazard and its distance from the landing zone or green and, in the case of a hazard crossing a hole, the problem involved in playing over the hazard. The Water Hazards rating is applied on any hole where there is a water hazard or lateral water hazard.
Trees: Trees is the evaluation of the size and density of the trees, their distance from the center of the landing zone or green, the length of the shot to that target, and the difficulty of recovery.
Green Surface: Green Surface is the evaluation of a green's difficulty from a putting standpoint. Green speed and surface contouring are the main factors. The size of the green is considered irrelevant in evaluating putting difficulty. A Stimpmeter is utilized to measure the speed of the greens based on midseason conditions.
Psychological: Psychological is the evaluation of the cumulative effect of the other obstacles. The location of many punitive obstacles close to a target area creates uneasiness in the mind of the player and thus affects his or her score. This value is purely mathematical and is added after the on-course rating is complete.
Each obstacle is assigned a value of 0 to 10, depending on its relation to how a scratch or bogey golfer would play the hole. When the evaluation is complete, the numbers for each hole's obstacles are totaled and multiplied by a relative weighting factor. The weighted obstacle stroke values are applied to scratch and bogey formulas and then converted to strokes. Those strokes are added or subtracted from the Yardage Rating to produce a Bogey Rating and USGA Course Rating.
The following are terms essential to the USGA Course Rating System:
Scratch Golfer: A male scratch golfer is a player who can play to a Course Handicap of zero on any and all rated golf courses. A male scratch golfer, for rating purposes, can hit tee shots an average of 250 yards and can reach a 470-yard hole in two shots at sea level. A female scratch golfer is a player who can play to a Course Handicap of zero on any and all rated golf courses. A female scratch golfer, for rating purposes, can hit tee shots an average of 210 yards and can reach a 400-yard hole in two shots at sea level.
USGA Course Rating: A USGA Course Rating is the evaluation of the playing difficulty of a course for scratch golfers under normal course and weather conditions. It is expressed as the number of strokes taken to one decimal place (72.5), and is based on yardage and other obstacles to the extent that they affect the scoring difficulty of the scratch golfer.
Bogey Golfer: A male bogey golfer is a player who has a Course Handicap™ of approximately 20 on a course of standard difficulty. He can hit tee shots an average of 200 yards and can reach a 370-yard hole in two shots at sea level. A female bogey golfer is a player who has a Course Handicap of approximately 24 on a course of standard difficulty. She can hit tee shots an average of 150 yards and can reach a 280-yard hole in two shots at sea level.
Bogey Rating™: A Bogey Rating is the evaluation of the playing difficulty of a course for bogey golfers under normal course and weather conditions. It is expressed as the number of strokes taken to one decimal place (92.1), and is based on yardage and other obstacles to the extent that they affect the scoring difficulty of the bogey golfer.
Slope Rating®: A Slope Rating is the USGA® mark that indicates the measurement of the relative playing difficulty of a course for players who are not scratch golfers, compared to scratch golfers. It is computed from the difference between the Bogey Rating and the USGA Course Rating times a constant factor and is expressed as a whole number from 55 to 155.
CSGA Course Rating Teams rate 25 to 30 courses per year.
The CSGA Member Clubs are rated once every ten years, earlier if the course has undergone significant renovations. Per USGA guidelines, new courses are rated once every three years for nine years until mature.
The men’s course rating teams are broken into two regions (North and South) with both regions employing a course rating captain. With assistance from the CSGA, the Connecticut Women’s Golf Association (CWGA) and the Southern New England Women’s Golf Association (SNEWGA) conduct ratings from all women’s tees.
When a golf course is rated, the rating team, using a prescribed USGA methodology, evaluates the overall difficulty of the golf course by taking into account the 10 obstacles and effective length corrections on every hole. They give a numerical evaluation of all obstacles on each hole – topography, fairway, green target, recovery and rough, bunkers, out of bounds, water, trees, green surface, and psychology – and use those numbers to calculate a rating.
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The majority of students that play golf, whether often or occasionally, do not maintain an official USGA Handicap Index. For this reason the Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA) has taken the initiative to introduce and provide the USGA Handicap System to students, teachers and administrators of Connecticut schools by creating “golf clubs” for schools.
This will:
· Make the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling players of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis.
· Expose the golfer to peer review and the requirement to post all scores played during an active season.
· For golfers of superior ability, it will satisfy the USGA requirement that all players in USGA championships maintain a USGA Handicap Index.
· Provide a fair Course Handicap for each player, regardless of ability, and adjust a player’s Handicap Index up or down as the player’s game changes.
A great opportunity to be part of the CT State Golf Association community!
Students, Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators may join one of our golf clubs and receive a USGA Handicap Index through eClubhouse and the CT State Golf Association.
There is no charge for students below the age of 18 as of January 1 of the current year.
Students (18 and above), Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators will be charged Twenty ($20) Dollars per Year.
You must be affiliated with a school in order to be approved for membership.
It is very simple to join:
Choose one of the five golf clubs listed below (pick a club in the same region as your school).
Click on "Apply for Membership"
Fill out the profile information.
Please Note: Use the Address Box 2 to list school and whether you are Student of coach, administrator or coach.
If you already have a GHIN Number (for a USGA Handicap) please use that number. If you do not have a GHIN number - one will be assigned to you once you are approved for membership.
The cost is $20 per year for members 18 years or older. Credit card payments may be made by calling Lynn at the CSGA Office 860-257-4171 or checks may be mailed to:
CSGA, CT Schools Golf Club, 35Cold Spring Road - Suite 212, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067
CT School Golf Clubs by Region:
eClub of Fairfield County fairfield.ghinclub.com
eClub of Litchfield Hills litchfield.ghinclub.com
eClub of River Valley rivervalley.ghinclub.com
eClub of New Haven newhaven.ghinclub.com
eClub of Mystic County mystic.ghinclub.com
This award began in 2001 as the Club Representative of the Year Award. It has since been renamed to the Volunteer of the Year Award and is aimed to recognize an individual who has distinguished themselves through voluntary efforts with the CSGA. This individual often serves as the liaison between the CSGA and their home club, helps to advance the game of golf, and to promote the goals of the CSGA.
Past Recipients
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Ed Silver, Race Brook Country Club Art Rizy, Pautipaug Country Club Owen Evans, Tashua Knolls Golf Course David Lindsay, Silvermine Golf Club Bill Lanzoni, The Farms Country Club Paul Smith, Wampanoag Country Club John Marion, Norwich Golf Course Ben Briggs, Silvermine Golf Club George Post, Hop Meadow Country Club Bill Gallagher, Airways Golf Club Shelly Guyer, Oak Hills Golf Club |
The CSGA Players Club began in 2007 and has evolved into a program designed to connect CSGA Member Clubs with golfers throughout the state. Participating Member Clubs (both private and public) design individualized programs that make the golf course available to Players Club members.
For further details and registration information click HERE.
Is your golf course intrested in participating? Click HERE.
Participating member clubs and their programs are updated daily.
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Candlewood Valley Country Club
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West Suffield, Conn. New Milford, Conn. East Granby, Conn. Southington, Conn. Shelton, Conn. Avon, Conn. Norwich, Conn. Waterford, Conn. Norwalk, Conn. Orange, Conn. Stonington, Conn. Thompson, Conn. Trumbull, Conn. Berlin, Conn. Bloomfield, Conn. Waterbury, Conn. |
| 1899 | W.H. Sanford, Litchfield GC |
| 1900-1902 | J. M. Young, Brooklawn CC |
| 1903-1905 | F.R. Cooley, Hartford GC |
| 1906-1907 | G.H. Zimmerman, New Haven CC |
| 1908-1910 | Frank E. Sands, Highland CC |
| 1911 | William K. Shepard, New Haven CC |
| 1912-1913 | George D. Munson, Wallingford CC |
| 1914-1919 | Julian W. Curtiss, Greenwich CC |
| 1916-1917 | W. H. Race, Highland CC |
| 1918-1919 | H. H. Deloss, Brooklawn CC |
| 1920-1921 | J. T. Soutter, Greenwich CC |
| 1922-1923 | E. B. Morris, Hartford GC |
| 1924-1925 | H. S. White, CC of Waterbury |
| 1926-1927 | J. P. Cheney, Manchester CC |
| 1928-1929 | M. Farmer Shuttle, Meadow CC |
| 1930-1931 | S. N. Pierson, Woodway CC |
| 1932-1933 | H. S. Humphrey, Shuttle Meadow CC |
| 1934-1935 | W. E. Batterson, Hartford GC |
| 1936-1937 | J. W. Doty, Wee Burn Club |
| 1938-1939 | Frank D. Ross, Wampanoag CC |
| 1940-1941 | W. P. Seeley, Brooklawn CC |
| 1942-1943 | W. J. Sweeney, Shuttle Meadow CC |
| 1944-1945 | J. B. Baylis, Wampanoag CC |
| 1946-1947 | A. W. H. Taylor, Greenwich CC |
| 1948-1949 | Robert M. Grant, Wethersfield CC |
| 1950-1951 | G. A. McLachlan, Ridgewood CC |
| 1952-1953 | Charles C. Clare, New Haven CC |
| 1954-1955 | Louis K. Ives, Hartford GC |
| 1956-1957 | Veggo F. Larsen, New Haven CC |
| 1958-1959 | Henry Fuldner, Indian Hill CC |
| 1960-1961 | William G. Park, Norwich GC |
| 1962-1963 | James H. Killington, Wampanoag CC |
| 1964-1965 | Alpheus Winter, IV, Brooklawn CC |
| 1966-1967 | Louis B. Stoner, Hartford GC |
| 1968 | William H. Neale, Yale GC |
| 1969-1970 | Charles G. Arnold, CC of Waterbury |
| 1971-1972 | James A. Grant, Wethersfield CC |
| 1973-1974 | Herbert L. Emanuelson, New Haven CC |
| 1975-1976 | Burton B. Resnik, Woodbridge CC |
| 1977-1978 | Martin J. Moraghan, CC of Waterbury |
| 1979-1980 | William C. Harding, Pautipaug CC |
| 1981-1982 | Arthur C. Williams, Brooklawn CC |
| 1983-1984 | Heminway Merriman, CC of Waterbury |
| 1985-1986 | Jock McLean, Ridgwood CC |
| 1987-1988 | Ericsson B. Broadbent, New Haven CC |
| 1989-1990 | Philip T. Sehl, Wethersfield CC |
| 1991-1992 | R. M. Tettelbach, Yale GC |
| 1993-1994 | T. W. Lane, Race Brook CC |
| 1995-1996 | Robert H. Hopkins, Woodway CC |
| 1997-1998 | Sanford P. Young, Wee Burn CC |
| 1999-2000 | Willard V. Starkie, CC of Farmington |
| 2001-2002 | Peter Bulkeley, Black Hall Club |
| 2003-2004 | Bruce C. Guthrie, New Haven CC |
| 2005-2006 | Carl Stockwell, Grassy Hill CC |
| 2007-2008 | Richard J. Zanini, Wethersfield CC |
| 2009-2010 | John J. Walsh, Jr., New Haven CC |
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| Executive Director | Mike Moraghan |
| Administrative Associate | Lynn Robsky |
| Controller | David Seaman |
| Director, Operations | Ryan Hoffman |
| Manager, IT | Bill Bigler |
| P.J. Boatwright Intern | Sam Pelletier |
| Director, Rules & Competition | Malcolm McLachlan |
| Assistant Tournament Directors | Al Acker |
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| Stan McFarland | |
| Bruce Guthrie | |
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| Shelley Guyer | |
| Course Rating Teams | Bob Goode |
| Bob Hopkins | |
| Team Captain | Bill Dober |
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Most CSGA tournaments have a predetermined size of field. The popularity of a number of CSGA events, in particular team events, has resulted in many events being oversubscribed. This policy addresses the criteria the CSGA will employ when oversubscription occurs.
Past Performance: Past individual wins and high tournament finishes in recent years and position on the prior year’s Player of the Year Point System will be considered for both individual and team events as these players have proven that their participation increases the level of competition. Individuals who have performed admirably in past competitions will be given greater consideration for selection.
Tournament Participation: Individuals who frequently participate in CSGA competitions will be given greater consideration for selection than individuals who do not often play in events.
Timeliness of Application: A timely application is guaranteed consideration for selection into an oversubscribed field; however, an application received within the specified time frame does not automatically admit an individual into the field. While the time and date an application is received is not a primary consideration, it may be used as the selection criterion when two otherwise comparable applications are being considered.
2011 CSGA LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play. See the separate Letter to Competitors, Notice to Players and Entry Application for additional local rules and conditions. Complete text of Rules and Appendix I may be found in the current Rules of Golf.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, THE PENALTY FOR BREACH OF A LOCAL RULES OR CONDITION IS:
MATCH PLAY– LOSS OF HOLE * STROKE PLAY—TWO STROKES
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES - For all CSGA Competitions, a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. NOTE: Cell phones may not be used for measuring purposes. If, during a stipulated round, a players uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.
LIST OF CONFORMING DRIVER HEADS - Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect.
LIST OF CONFORMING GOLF BALLS - Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect.
TIME OF STARTING - The note to 6-3 as an optional condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect.
PACE OF PLAY - Refer to the separate CSGA Pace of Play Guidelines.
AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION - Unless prohibited in the Entry Application, players are permitted to use motorized transportation. Contestants may use automotive transportation during any qualifying round.
DISCONTINUANCE OF PLAY - Players may discontinue play and take shelter if they believe they are in danger. When play is suspended for a dangerous situation, all practice areas are closed until the committee opens them. Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive air horn notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes, repeated.
SPIKELESS SHOES - The Committee will make a reasonable effort to provide advanced notice of host facility's policy.
CODE OF CONDUCT - Contestants and their caddies are reminded that at all times appropriate golf etiquette and dress is required and that any abuse or disrespect of fellow competitors, officials, hosts, sponsors, employees, or other persons conducting or attending CSGA sponsored or conducted events are grounds for immediate removal from the event and denial of entry for future events. Such abuse or disrespect may be verbal or physical or threat thereof and includes, but is not limited to, the use of vulgar or obscene language, as well as physical damage to property or equipment of any persons set forth above or the hosting facility.
LOCAL RULES
OUT OF BOUNDS - Defined by the nearest inside points, at ground level, of white stakes and fence posts. Rule 27-1 Additionally, a ball which crosses a road defined as out of bounds and comes to rest beyond that road is out of bounds, even though it may lie on another part of the course.
ROADS AND PATHS - Improved roads, paths and their extensions are deemed to be obstructions whether or not they are artificially surfaced.
WHITE LINED AREA TYING INTO OBSTRUCTIONS - Have the same status as the obstruction involved.
EMBEDDED BALL - A ball embedded in its own pitch mark through the green may be lifted, cleaned, and dropped as prescribed in Appendix I.
SOD SEAMS - Through the green, sod seams (not the sod itself) are deemed to be ground under repair, and relief is available under Rule 25-1 if the ball lies in or touches a sod seam or the sod seam interferes with the area of intended swing. All seams within the sodden area are considered the same seam.
INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE COURSE - Includes all on course stone walls, cables, rods, wires, and wrappings when closely attached to trees, liners in bunkers, and artificial walls and pilings when located in hazards, unless otherwise provided for in the Notice to Players.
GROUND UNDER REPAIR - Defined by enclosed white lines. French drains (trenches filled with exposed rock) are deemed to be ground under repair.
RESULTS OF THE COMPETITION - When all the scores have been posted on the official scoreboard and approved by the Committee, the results of the competition are deemed to have been officially announced.
These rules and any local rules distributed by the Committee supersede anything printed on the host club’s scorecard. The Committee in charge of this competition consists of those officials designated by the CSGA, whose decisions are final.
2011 Tom McCarthy
2010 Jeff Hedden
2009 Jeff Hedden
2008 Jeff Hedden
2007 Brent Paladino
2006 Cody Paladino
2005 Mark Farrell
2004 Nick Cook
2003 Jerry Courville, Jr.
2002 Jerry Courville, Jr.
2001 Mark Farrell
2000 Mark Farrell
1999 Brian Ahern
1998 J.J. Henry
1997 Jerry Courville, Jr. & Kyle Gallo
1996 J.J Henry
1995 Jerry Courville, Jr.
1994 Jerry Courville, Jr.
1993 William Hadden, III
1992 Greg Karakashian
1991 Bill Hermanson
1990 William T. Lee
1989 William Hadden, III
1988 Kevin Giancola & William Hadden, III
1987 Kevin Gai
1986 William Hadden, III
1985 Richard Siderowf
1984 Richard Siderowf
1983 Jon Saxton
1982 Jon Saxton
1981 Jerry Courville, Jr.
1980 Brian Claar
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The William (Widdy) Neale Scholarship Fund, Inc. is administered by the Connecticut State Golf Association and since inception has awarded $2.4 million in scholarship aid to 514 high school seniors. Although the program was originally organized to benefit caddies, the applicant pool has been expanded to include graduating seniors employed at CSGA member clubs in various capacities (golf shop, caddies, clubhouse workers, grounds staff) who have worked for at least one golf season and who continue to be employed in the current year. Depending on a recipient’s academic good standing and continuing financial need, the scholarships may be renewed for three additional years.
The CSGA began awarding college scholarships in 1954 deriving funds from a one dollar charge included in the then handicap fee. Today, the CSGA member service fee continues to be the primary source of scholarship funds. Then CSGA Executive Director William (Widdy) Neale and scholarship committee chairman and later (1962-63) CSGA President James Killington are credited with convincing the CSGA Executive Committee to establish this Scholarship Fund. Through the efforts of Attorney Herbert Emanuelson, Jr. (CSGA President 1973-74) the Fund was incorporated as a not-for-profit, charitable organization in 1985-86 and named for Widdy Neale. Yale graduate Widdy Neale was a career Yale University sports administrator and CSGA Executive Director from 1946-86.
The Fund administration is coordinated and financially supported by the CSGA. The Bob Pryde Scholarship Fund administered by The Community Foundation For Greater New Haven is a significant annual contributor to the Fund. Robert D. Pryde was the first Executive Director of the CSGA from 1922 to 1946. The Junior-Senior Golfing Society of Connecticut contributes scholarship funding in honor of their past Executive Director Harry Keffer. The Connecticut State Seniors Golf Association, the Senior Golfers of Connecticut, and the New England Senior Golfers' Association are three organizations that also annually contribute to the Fund.
Another important source of funding is the Fund's "donor recognition" program for individual contributions at the Bronze level of $50 to $199, the Silver level of $200 to $999, the Gold level of $1,000 to $4,999, and the Platinum level of $5,000 and above. Such donors have their names published in the CSGA magazine "The Connecticut Golfer, " receive scholarship bagtags, and at the Silver level receive CSGA-Scholarship Fund golf caps, and at the Gold level have a scholarship awarded in their names, and at the Platinum level donors are recognized at the CSGA Annual Meeting.
CSGA Past President Richard Zanini serves as Chairman of the Fund. Going forward the CSGA hopes to increase scholarship funding by encouraging member clubs to make additional contributions to augment the fund at a time when more club employees are applying for assistance and when college costs are dramatically increasing.
1. Young men and women who have been employed at a CSGA member club for a minimum period of one full golf season and who will be employed at a member club in the current year. Employment eligibility includes caddie, golf shop staff, grounds/maintenance worker, and clubhouse, dining room, locker room, or other appropriate assignment.
2. Graduating high school senior in the current year who demonstrates good character and citizenship.
3. Demonstrated volunteer service in the school and in the community.
4. Demonstrated financial need in order to attend college.
5. At least three letters of recommendation from: a club officer or employing official; a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor; and a community member who knows the applicant well enough to write such a reference.
6. The recommendation of the CSGA appointed Club Representative.
7. Each CSGA member club is limited to one recommended applicant annually.
For specific application instructions, materials, and deadlines, contact the CSGA
representative at the member club or the CSGA office, 35 Cold Spring Road, Suite 212, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Telephone 860-257-4171 or Fax 860-257-8355.
2011 Dave Szewczul
2010 Dave Szewczul
2009 Dave Szewczul
2008 William T. Lee
2007 Richard Stevens
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ARTICLE I
Name - Seal - Principal Office
Section 1.01. Name. The name of the Corporation is CONNECTICUT STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION, INC., hereinafter known as CSGA. The CSGA is incorporated as a non-stock corporation in the State of Connecticut and shall be governed by the laws of Connecticut, including the Connecticut Revised Non-Stock Corporation Act (“Act”).
Section 1.02. Seal. The seal of the CSGA shall be a circular flat die with the words “Connecticut State Golf Association, Inc. 1984, Corporate Seal.” The President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director shall have authority to affix the seal of the CSGA to any document requiring the same.
Section 1.03. Principal Office. The principal office of the CSGA in the State of Connecticut shall be 35 Cold Spring Road (Suite 212) Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067, or at such other location as may from time to time be designated by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE II
Purposes
Section 2.01. Purposes. The CSGA has been formed and exists for the purpose of promoting and preserving the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf. Among its activities, it may organize, supervise and coordinate golf competitions and activities in Connecticut as well as supervise national and international competitions held at member clubs.
Notwithstanding any provisions of these By-Laws, no director, officer, employee or agent of the CSGA shall take any action or carry on any activity by or on behalf of the CSGA which is inconsistent with the CSGA’s Certificate of Incorporation, including, any action or activity not permitted to be taken or carried on by an organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code and its Regulations as they now exist or may hereafter be amended.
In the event of dissolution, all of the remaining assets and property of the CSGA, after payment of necessary expenses, shall be distributed to the William (Widdy) Neale Scholarship Fund, Inc., to The Connecticut Golf Foundation, Inc., d/b/a The First Tee of Connecticut, or to the Federal, State or Local government for a public purpose in amounts recommended by the Executive Committee and subject to the approval of a Judge of the Connecticut Superior Court.
ARTICLE III
Membership
Section 3.01. Membership. Membership in the CSGA shall be two classes, Active and Associate.
Section 3.02. Active Membership.
(A) Active membership shall be open to any club in Connecticut owning its own golf course of nine or more holes and whose members, or their nominees, are the sole administrators of the club’s affairs defined as Type 1 clubs by the USGA.
(B) Active membership shall be open to any club in Connecticut leasing the property on which it operates a golf course of nine or more holes under a written lease with a term of five or more years from the date of application for membership and whose members, or their nominees, are the sole administrators of the club’s affairs.
(C) Active member clubs in good standing as of the date of the adoption of these By-Laws shall continue as such, provided they continue to satisfy all the requirements of Active club membership.
(D) Active member clubs shall be entitled to one delegate with vote at any meeting of the CSGA.
Section 3.03. Associate Membership. Associate Membership shall be open to any duly organized golf club in Connecticut which does not qualify for Active Membership and defined as a Type 2 or Type 3 club by the USGA.
Associate member clubs in good standing as of the date of the adoption of these By-Laws shall continue as such, provided they continue to satisfy all the requirements of Associate club membership.
Associate member clubs shall be entitled to one delegate without vote at any meeting of the CSGA.
Section 3.04. Qualifications. The Board of Directors may make provisions for establishing additional classes of membership, qualifications for membership and governing policies.
ARTICLE IV
Meetings
Section 4.01. Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting of the CSGA shall be held in December of each year at such time and place as the Executive Committee shall designate.
Section 4.02. Special Meetings. A Special Meeting of the CSGA shall be called by the President, or the Secretary, or at the request of four members of the Executive Committee, or at the request of twenty Active Members of the CSGA.
Section 4.03. Quorum. At any meeting of the CSGA, delegates representing ten Active Members shall constitute a quorum.
Section 4.04. Notice. Written notices of each meeting of the CSGA shall be sent by postal service mail or by electronic mail to member clubs at least fifteen days prior to the date of such meeting, except that in case of an emergency, a special meeting of the CSGA may be called upon shorter written notice sent by postal service mail or by electronic mail to member clubs not fewer than five days prior to the date of such meeting.
Section 4.05. Proxies. Proxies, duly certified by the Secretary of each Active Member Club, may be voted by voting delegates at meetings of the CSGA specified in the proxy. No voting delegate may vote more than one proxy.
Section 4.06. Order of Business. The following Order of Business shall be observed at meetings of the CSGA:
1. Roll Call.
2. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting.
3. Report of President.
4. Report of Treasurer.
5. Report of Executive Director.
6. Election of Officers and Directors.
7. New Business.
8. Old Business.
9. Adjournment.
ARTICLE V
Officers
Section 5.01. Elective Officers. The officers of the CSGA shall be a President; three Vice Presidents; Secretary; and Treasurer. The President and Vice Presidents shall be elected at the Annual Meeting of the CSGA and shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the CSGA after their election and until their successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation, death or removal. The Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected biennially at the annual meeting and shall hold office for a two-year term and until their successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation. The officers and the Special Advisor(s) shall constitute the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee may appoint additional Special -Aadvisors and Agents of the CSGA as shall be considered necessary.
Section 5.02. Powers, Duties and Terms of Officers.
(A) President. The President may serve not more than two consecutive one-year terms without interruption and shall chair all meetings of the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors and the CSGA and provide leadership and direction to the officers of the CSGA. The President shall serve as an Ex Officio member of all committees.
(B) Vice Presidents. The three Vice Presidents may each serve not more than six consecutive one-year terms without interruption and shall perform the duties and responsibilities assigned by the President that may include all aspects of planning and conducting CSGA and USGA competitions, selecting sites for CSGA competitions, chairing committees, providing assistance and direction to the Director of Rules and Competitions as well as the Co-Chairs of the Rules Committee, the Course Rating and Handicapping Committee, and the Junior Golf Committee, managing the CSGA Club Representative Program and the CSGA regional organization, among other duties and responsibilities.
(C) Secretary. The Secretary may serve not more than two consecutive two-year terms without interruption and shall chair in the absence of the President all meetings of the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors and the CSGA; shall be responsible for taking and publishing minutes at all meetings of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and CSGA; be responsible for assembling and maintaining all CSGA records, documents and memorabilia; and be responsible for continual By-Laws review.
(D) Treasurer. The Treasurer may serve not more than two consecutive two-year terms without interruption and shall be responsible for the preparation of the Annual Financial Report of the Executive Committee to the Board of Directors and the CSGA. The Treasurer shall provide assistance to the Executive Director in the preparation of the Annual Budget and in the preparation and communication of Quarterly Financial results to the Executive Committee and be responsible for the preparation of the Annual Financial Reports for the CSGA and the Scholarship Funds. The Treasurer shall be responsible to periodically review the CSGA investment portfolio and report any findings or recommendations to the Executive Committee.
Section 5.03. Appointive Officers. The Executive Committee shall appoint the Executive Director, Team Captain, Legal Counsel, Regional Vice Presidents, Regional At-Large Representatives, Special Advisors and Agents. These appointees shall have the following terms and duties.
(A) Executive Director. The Executive Director shall be appointed for an indeterminate term by the Executive Committee, shall work at the direction of the President and the Executive Committee, and shall report to the Executive Committee. The Executive Director shall administer the operations of the CSGA under the general direction of the President and the Executive Committee, and shall employ, supervise, and evaluate the staff of the CSGA. The Executive Director shall be responsible to ensure that the financial accounts of the CSGA are maintained in accordance with sound financial procedures and generally accepted accounting practices for non-profit organizations and in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. A periodic review of the performance of the Executive Director shall be prepared by the President in consultation with the Executive Committee.
(B) Team Captain. The Team Captain may be appointed for not more than two consecutive one-year terms without interruption by the Executive Committee and shall work in concert with the Executive Director and the Vice President responsible for Competitions in the selection of members of CSGA Tri-State Match Teams, the Challenge Cup and USGA Teams, and the Player-of-the-Year.
(C) Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive Committee and shall confer with and give advice to the officers and committees, as requested, and shall act as counsel to the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Executive Director.
(D) Regional Vice Presidents. The Regional Vice Presidents shall be appointed for one year terms by the Executive Committee and shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of effective working relationships with all clubs within their assigned regions; be responsible for the appointment of a CSGA Club Representative at each of the member clubs in their assigned regions; provide leadership, guidance and direction to all CSGA Club Representatives in their assigned regions; work with the CSGA Club Representatives in identifying club members as potential CSGA committee members and refer those names to the appropriate CSGA Committee Chairs; and provide assistance to the Chairman of the Competitions Committee and the Director of Rules and Competitions for any competitions proposed or to be held within their assigned regions.
(E) Regional At-Large Representatives. Regional At-Large Representatives shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive Committee and shall assist the Regional Vice Presidents in operating and advancing the club representative program in their respective regions.
(F) Special Advisor(s) and Agent(s). The Special Advisor(s) and Agent(s) shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive Committee and shall attend meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The Special Advisor(s) and Agent(s) shall furnish the Executive Committee and the Executive Director with assistance and advice, as requested.
ARTICLE VI
Directors
Section 6.01. Board of Directors. The Board of Directors (Board) shall consist of not fewer than thirty-five members and not more than fifty members. The Elective Officers shall be elected annually by the members of the CSGA and shall serve as Directors with vote. The Board shall include the Special Advisor(s), Agent(s), the Regional Vice Presidents, and two At-Large Representatives from each of the Regions, all of whom are appointed by the Executive Committee and who shall serve as Directors with vote. The Board shall also consist of Past Presidents of the CSGA, the Executive Director, and representatives appointed by each of the Connecticut Club Managers Association, the Connecticut Section of the Professional Golfers Association, the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents, the Connecticut Women’s Golf Association, the Southern New England Women’s Golf Association, and The Connecticut Golf Foundation, Inc., d/b/a The First Tee of Connecticut, and who shall serve as Directors with vote.
The Executive Committee may appoint persons who have distinguished themselves through service to the CSGA as Emeritus Members. Emeritus Members may attend meetings and other activities of the Board but shall not be counted as members of the Board and shall serve without vote.
Section 6.02. Powers. Unless otherwise provided by law, the Board shall manage the property of the CSGA, subject only to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and these By-Laws, including the right to make and amend the By-Laws upon recommendation of the Executive Committee.
Section 6.03. Meetings. The Board shall meet two times a year or at the call of the President or by the petition in writing of any ten members of the Board to the Secretary. At least ten days notice of any meeting shall be given to the members by the Secretary in writing by postal service mail or by electronic mail.
Section 6.04. Quorum. Fifteen members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
Section 6.05. Voting by Mail or Telephone. The Board may act without a meeting, provided the resolution or matter to be voted upon is submitted to all of the members in writing. The written votes of the members shall have the same force and effect as if made by the members present at a duly convened meeting, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary to place a copy of said writings in the records of said Board.
ARTICLE VII
Executive Committee
Section 7.01. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall formulate general policies for the operation of the CSGA and shall oversee the operations of the CSGA, including those of the Executive Director, but shall not infringe on the authority of the Executive Director to administer and direct the daily operations of the CSGA. The Executive Committee shall appoint a Competitions Committee, a Rules Committee, a Course Rating and Handicapping Committee, a Golf Hall of Fame Committee, a Junior Golf Committee, and such other Committees as it deems advisable and appoint committee chairs. These Committees shall perform such duties and have such powers as may be provided by these By-Laws and established by the Executive Committee.
Section 7.02. Meetings. The Executive Committee shall meet at least once during each quarter or at the call of the President, the Executive Director, or of any three members of the Executive Committee who shall petition the Secretary. At least three days’ notice of any meeting shall be given to the members of the Committee by the Secretary in writing by postal mail service or by electronic mail.
Section 7.03. Quorum. Four members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum of the Executive Committee. A vote by a majority of those members present shall constitute action by the Committee unless otherwise provided in these By-Laws.
A member of the Executive Committee may participate in the meeting of the Committee by means of a conference telephone or similar communication equipment enabling all members participating in the meeting to hear one another, and participation in the meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.
Section 7.04. Vote by Mail or Telephone. The Executive Committee may act without a meeting, provided the resolution or matter to be voted upon is submitted to all of the members in writing. The written votes of the members shall have the same force and effect as if made by the members present at a duly convened meeting, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary to place a copy of said writings in the records of said Committee.
ARTICLE VIII
Membership Obligations
Section 8.01. Membership Obligations. The acceptance of Active or Associate Membership in the CSGA shall bind each Member to abide by all of the conditions of the Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws, and Policies of this Corporation, and to accept and enforce all decisions of the Board and Executive Committee and other committees of the CSGA within its jurisdiction.
Section 8.02. Violations. Refusal or neglect of a strict and honorable compliance with the Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws or Policies of the CSGA, or with the decisions of the Board, and other committees, shall render such Active or Associate Member liable to suspension or expulsion by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Committee.
Section 8.03. Due Process. No Active or Associate member shall be expelled or deprived of any privilege without due notice and formal charges having been made and an opportunity having been given to be heard in its defense at a duly noticed hearing before the Executive Committee with the right to be represented by counsel. Decisions of the Executive Committee are final and binding.
ARTICLE IX
Dues
Section 9.01. Dues. The yearly dues for Membership shall be fixed by a majority vote of the Executive Committee and may be changed at any Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee.
Section 9.02. Payment. Dues are payable 30 days from presentation by invoice.
Section 9.03. Delinquency. Failure to pay such dues shall preclude any delinquent Member from representation at any meeting of the CSGA and may bar its members from the privilege of entering competitions sponsored by the CSGA and the New England Golf Association (NEGA).
ARTICLE X
Nominations
Section 10.01. Nominations. The President shall appoint annually a Nominating Committee consisting of five persons including a Chairman who shall be the Immediate Past President of the CSGA and four members who shall be members of the Board of Directors. Nominations for elective officers shall be made by the Nominating Committee at least forty-five days prior to the Annual Meeting. The Secretary shall mail to all of the Active Member Clubs of the CSGA a list of the nominations for elective officers at least fifteen days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting.
Section 10.02. Other Nominations. Nominations may also be made by twenty Member Clubs. Such nominations must be made in writing and in the hands of the Secretary not later than ten days prior to the Annual Meeting. Notice of other nominations shall be mailed to all Clubs of the CSGA at least seven days before the Annual Meeting.
Section 10.03. Death of Nominee. In the event of the death or declination of any nominee within thirty days prior to the Annual Meeting, the Executive Committee shall have power to fill the vacancy.
Section 10.04. Vacancies. The Executive Committee by a majority vote of those members attending a meeting in person or voting by mail or phone shall fill any vacancy in the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee occurring during the year by appointing a replacement to fill the unexpired term. Such appointee shall hold office until the next succeeding annual meeting of the CSGA or until the election and qualification of a successor Director.
ARTICLE XI
Responsibilities of Committees
Section 11.01. Competitions Committee. The Competitions Committee shall consist of a Chairperson who shall be the Vice President with assigned responsibility for competitions, the Executive Director, appropriate CSGA staff and a number of other members appointed by the Executive Committee. The Committee shall prepare and submit pursuant to Article XII, Section 12.01, a schedule of competitions for the subsequent year by October 31 for the Executive Committee’s review and approval. The Competitions Committee shall be responsible for the conduct of all tournaments sponsored by the CSGA and may appoint such auxiliary or sub-committees as it deems appropriate.
Section 11.02. Course Rating and Handicapping Committee. The Course Rating and Handicapping Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, appropriate CSGA staff, and a number of members appointed by the Executive Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for providing course rating, course measuring, and course marking services to CSGA member clubs. The Committee shall coordinate handicapping services through CSGA staff. The Committee shall act as the Course Rating Review Committee, as defined by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and as such, shall provide final evaluation of course ratings. The Committee shall be responsible for providing USGA Handicap Indexes to CSGA Member Clubs. The Committee shall provide appropriate training and educational services to Member Clubs and volunteers.
Section 11.03. Rules Committee. The Rules Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, appropriate CSGA staff, and a number of members appointed by the Executive Committee. It shall be responsible for organizing all information and communication relative to the Rules of Golf; for recruiting, training and educating a sufficient number of Committee members to carry out the responsibilities of this Committee; for supporting the Regional Vice Presidents; for providing course marking services; for planning and conducting (1) Regional Seminars and (2) Specific Club Seminars on the Rules of Golf to support the overall objective of increasing general awareness of the Rules of Golf; through the Regional Vice Presidents, for promoting the attendance of interested Connecticut golfers at USGA Rules Seminars; and after consultation with the USGA, for making decisions on situations that are brought to the attention of the Committee. The Committee may appoint auxiliary or sub-committees as it deems appropriate.
Section 11.04. Junior Golf Committee. The Junior Golf Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, appropriate CSGA staff, and a number of members appointed by the Executive Committee. It shall be responsible for the development of the Junior Program; the development and conduct of Junior Tournaments; the selection of Junior Teams to participate in Junior Tournaments in Connecticut, New England and elsewhere; and provide information and instruction to junior golfers on the Rules of Golf and traditions of the game.
Section 11.05. Golf Hall of Fame Committee. The Golf Hall of Fame Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, appropriate CSGA staff members, and a number of committee members appointed by the Executive Committee. The Committee shall be responsible to identify and recommend to the Executive Committee for inclusion in the Golf Hall of Fame individuals from Connecticut who have distinguished themselves in golf as persons who have achieved high ranking as players through their skill and sportsmanship or who have been active in encouraging and developing golfers and the game of golf.
Section 11.06. Other Committees. The Executive Committee shall appoint such other committees and their chairpersons as it may deem advisable from time to time and shall specify the membership of each such committee and the powers and duties to be performed by it.
ARTICLE XII
Tournaments
Section 12.01. Tournaments. The Competitions Committee shall be responsible for submitting through the Executive Director to the Executive Committee for approval in conjunction with the annual operating budget a schedule of all subsequent year competitions outlining the dates of each tournament, the host facility, budget estimates, entry fees, tournament format, size of field, player eligibility requirements, exemptions to be given, points to be earned, prizes and awards, and any other information the Executive Committee may request.
Section 12.02. Eligibility. To be eligible for entry in CSGA amateur tournaments a person must be a bona fide member of a CSGA member club. A person whose membership has been terminated by a Member Club shall not be eligible to compete in any CSGA tournaments. If such person thereafter joins another Member Club, such person’s eligibility may be reinstated following written application to the CSGA and a hearing by the Executive Committee. Notice of such written application and hearing shall be given to the Club from which such person has been dropped.
Eligibility for entry into CSGA Open tournaments will be defined annually and be included in Section 12.01.
Any participant in a CSGA tournament, USGA qualifier tournament, or NEGA tournament who has been found guilty of rules violation(s) and/or conduct which is prejudicial to the best interests or true spirit of the game of golf, after presentment of such charges, notice and due hearing, with the right to have counsel, before three members of the Executive Committee and appropriate staff, selected by the President may be declared ineligible for competition in any tournament conducted by the CSGA. All questions regarding eligibility shall be decided by the Executive Committee whose decisions shall be final.
Section 12.03. Member Disputes. All complaints or disputes between Clubs of the CSGA shall be decided by three or more disinterested members of the Executive Committee appointed by the President.
Section 12.04. Entries. All entries for tournaments of the CSGA, including the Amateur and Open Championships, shall be subject to the approval of the Executive Director or his/her designeee who shall have the authority to reject any entry which does not comply with the By-laws and/or the rules of competition for any such tournaments.
ARTICLE XIII
Indemnification
Section 13.01. Indemnification. The CSGA shall indemnify its directors, officers, employees and agents (hereinafter referred to as “Individual”) as permitted by Conn. General Statute Sections 33-1117 and 33—1122 against liability incurred in a proceeding in which the Individual Defendant is made a party because he/she is or was a director, officer, employee or agent, as the case may be, if (a) the Individual Defendant acted in good faith and (b) reasonably believed (i) in the case of conduct in Defendant’s official capacity with the CSGA, that such conduct was in its best interest, and (ii) in all other cases, that such conduct was at least not opposed to the CSGA’s best interest; and (c) in the case of any criminal proceeding, the Individual Defendant had no reasonable cause to believe such conduct was unlawful. In no case shall the CSGA indemnify an Individual Defendant unless the determination has been made that Defendant’s conduct has met the standard of conduct set in the preceding sentence, which determination shall be made in the manner required by the provisions of Section 33-1121 of the Statute. Evaluation of the reasonableness of expenses shall be made in the same manner, in accordance with Section 33-1121(c) of the Statute. The indemnification provided by the CSGA in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the CSGA is limited to reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding.
The CSGA shall not indemnify an Individual Defendant (a) in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the CSGA in which the Individual Defendant was adjudged liable to the CSGA; or (b) in connection with any other proceeding charging receipt of improper personal benefit, whether or not involving action in Individual Defendant’s official capacity.
ARTICLE XIV
Amendments – Construction
Section 14.01. Amendments. These By-Laws may be amended or repealed by the Board and new By-Laws may be adopted by two-thirds vote of the Board members present and voting at any regular or special meeting, provided written notice shall have been mailed to each member at least ten days prior to the meeting.
The Members of the CSGA may amend or repeal any By-Law, whether or not adopted by them, and adopt additional By-Laws by a two-thirds vote of those Members present and voting at any regular or special meeting, provided written notice shall have been mailed to each Member at least ten days prior to such meeting.
Section 14.02. Notice. Notice of any change to the By-Laws shall be sent to all Active and Associate Members immediately after adoption.
Section 14.03. Construction. The decision of the Board of Directors shall be final and conclusive with respect to all questions of construction of these By-Laws.
Adopted 5/1/1998
Amended 7/11/2001
Amended 7/08/2003
Amended 7/06/2006
Amended 12/7/2010
The CSGA Distinguished Club Award is based on four major criteria. That the club has continually supported and advanced the game of golf; the club has served as a model of commitment to other Connecticut golf clubs; the club has consistently supported amateur golf through club-sponsored activities, hosting state competitions, and member participation in CSGA events; and that the club has consistently provided extraordinary service to the CSGA encouraging volunteers, providing leadership personnel, and hosting meetings, seminars, and special events.
Past Recipients
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New Haven Country Club Brooklawn Country Club Wethersfield Coutry Club Hartford Golf Club Wee Burn Country Club Tallwood Country Club Watertown Golf Club Country Club of Waterbury Race Brook Country Club Woodbridge Country Club The Course at Yale Ellington Ridge Country Club Black Hall Club |
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What scores are acceptable for handicap posting purposes?
What is Equitable Stroke Control (ESC)?
Can I post a 9-hole score to my "18-hole" Handicap Index?
Can I post scores on the Internet?
Can I post scores during the winter?
Can I post out of state rounds?
How do I correct a wrong score that is on my handicap record?
Can my Handicap Committee modify or change my USGA Handicap Index?
What does the "R" next to by handicap indicate?
What does the letter mean next to my Handicap Index?
What does the letter(s) mean next to my scores?
What scores are acceptable for handicap posting purposes?
Almost all scores are acceptable due to the basic premise of the USGA Handicap System™ which states that every player will try to make the best score at each hole in every round, regardless of where the round is played, and that the player will post every acceptable round for peer review. All of the following are acceptable scores:
What is Equitable Stroke Control (ESC)?
Equitable stroke control (ESC) is a downward adjustment of an individual hole score based on handicap index to ensure that one bad hole does not have a disproportionate effect on a golfers handicap. This procedure is used for handicap score posting and is not to be used in any type of competition. Read More...
What is a course handicap?
A Course Handicap represents the number of strokes needed to play to the level of a scratch golfer—or the Course Rating™ of a particular set of tees. A Course Handicap is expressed as a whole number (e.g. 15).
Can I post a 9-hole score to my "18-hole" Handicap Index?
As long as the score was acceptable for handicap posting purposes you must post the 9-hole round. Each nine holes on a golf course has its own Course Rating™ and Slope Rating®. Make sure to post the nine-hole score with the appropriate nine-hole Course Rating and Slope Rating. Two nine-hole scores will eventually be combined to create an 18-hole score and be designated with the letter "C."
Can I post scores on the Internet?
Yes, as long as your golf club has specified that they want to offer this feature to their members. Inquire with your handicap chairperson for more information. Scores posted on the Internet will be noted on your handicap card by an "I".
Can I post scores during the winter?
Yes, but not in Connecticut. No rounds played in Connecticut during the off season may be counted towards your handicap index. Rounds played in an area that is observing an active season must be posted.
Can I post out of state rounds?
Yes. Many states use the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) system so you can post a round score the same way you would at an away club in Connecticut. Even if the state does not use the GHIN system you can post your score manually by entering the Course Rating™ and Slope Rating®.
How do I correct a wrong score that is on my handicap record?
The handicap chairperson at your club can correct or delete incorrect scores in your record.
Can my Handicap Committee modify or change my USGA Handicap Index?
Yes, Rule 8-4/b of the USGA Handicap System states the following: The Handicap Committee has the responsibility of making certain that a player's USGA Handicap Index reflects his/her potential scoring ability. There are five areas in which a Handicap Committee may modify a player's USGA Handicap Index. (i) Improving faster than the system can react. (ii) Numerous away scores change Handicap Index (iii) Temporary Disability (iv) Failure to post scores (v) Player manipulates round.
What does the "R" next to by handicap indicate?
The "R" indicated that your handicap index has been “reduced” due to exceptional tournament scores. The USGA Handicap System automatically reduces the handicap index of a player who consistently scores better in competitions than in informal play. The procedure requires a player have two or more eligible tournament scores and a minimum of two tournament score differentials which are at least three strokes better than the player's current handicap index. An eligible tournament score is a tournament score made within the current year or a tournament score made within the players last twenty scores. All tournament scores posted will stay on a scoring record for a year from the date that they were made. A tournament score may stay on a record longer if in a year it is still a part of the most recent twenty scores.
What does the letter mean next to my Handicap Index?
The following is a list of possible handicap index designations:
J = Local Nine-hole Handicap for player's home course.
L = Local Handicap for player's home course.
M = Modified Index (Index has been changed by the golfer's handicap committee)
N = Nine-hole USGA Handicap Index
R = Reduction (Reduced automatically by GHIN program for exceptional tournament play
What does the letter(s) mean next to my scores?
The letter(s) after each score indicate(s) specific aspects of a score within a player’s record. The following is a list of possible score types:
A = Away
I = Internet
AI = Away Internet
P = Penalty
C = Combined Nines
T = Tournament
TI = Tournament Internet
CI = Combined Internet Scores
Equitable stroke control (ESC) is a downward adjustment of an individual hole score based on handicap index to ensure that one bad hole does not have a disproportionate effect on a golfers handicap. This procedure is used for handicap score posting and is not to be used in any type of competition.
The following table (ESC Chart) shows the adjustment to be made for golfers of different abilities.
18-Hole Course Handicap Maximum Score to be Posted
9 or less Double Bogey
10-19 7
20-29 8
30-39 9
40 and up 10
9-Hole Course Handicap Maximum Score to be Posted
4 or less Double Bogey
5-9 7
10-14 8
15-19 9
20 and up 10

To appreciate the founding of the Connecticut State Golf Association, one must have a sense of time and place. This was horse-and-buggy, gas-lamp America before the Wright brothers' biplane or Henry Ford's Model T. This was America when football, invented by Yale man and New Haven Country Club member Water Camp, was in its third decade and struggling for recognition outside a few elite colleges in the East. More significantly, this was America when the ancient Scottish game of golf was a novelty unknown; perhaps foreign would be the better word, to all but a few. It had been barely a decade since the members of Scotsman John Reid's "apple tree gang" hung their coats on a gnarled old tree and hit gutta percha balls over crude fairways in a Yonkers, NY pasture. That playing ground, aptly named the St. Andrews Country Club in 1888, is thought to be the first organized golf club in America.
So it was with considerable foresight that twelve charter clubs were drawn together in 1899 to form the League of Connecticut Golf Clubs (later to become the CSGA), the nation's oldest state golf association. The official founding most likely occurred in July of 1899 when the first state golf championship, the forerunner to the Connecticut Amateur, was held at Brooklawn Country Club.
If the CSGA was the inspiration of a single forward-thinking man, someone like Robert D. Pryde, for example, we have no way of knowing who that person was. There is no doubt, though, that the association, which began over a century ago, left a rich legacy which the CSGA continues today.
A total of 24 handicap revisions will take place this year in Connecticut. Each member's handicap index is updated according to the revision schedule set forth by the CSGA. The active season will begin April 1, 2012 and conclude on November 14, 2012.
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# 1 Off Season December 31 January 1
#2 Off Season January 14 January 15
#3 Off Season January 31 February 1
#4 Off Season February 14 February 15
#5 Off Season February 28 March 1
#6 Off Season March 14 March 15
#7 Active Season Begins March 31 April 1
#8 April 14 April 15
#9 April 30 May 1
#10 Inactive/Deletion Deadline May 14 May 15
#11 May 31 June 1
#12 June 14 June 15
#13 June 30 July 1
#14 July 14 July 15
#15 July 31 August 1
#16 August 14 August 15
#17 August 31 September 1
#18 September 14 September 15
#19 September 30 October 1
#20 October 14 October 15
#21 October 31 November 1
#22 Active Season Ends November 14 November 15
#23 Off Season November 30 December 1
#24 Off Season December 14 December 15
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Long time CSGA Executive Committee member Jeff Witherwax was elected as the CSGA's 57th president at the association’s 111th annual meeting on December 7th at New Haven Country Club.
"It’s a great thrill and privilege to serve as president of this distinguished organization for the next two years," said Witherwax following his election. "I look forward to working with all of our quality volunteers, staff and members of the Connecticut golf community."
Witherwax began his involvement with the CSGA as a club representative and was quickly promoted to regional vice president. In 2001, Jeff was asked by long-time friend and past president Peter Bulkely to join the CSGA Executive Committee. Since then, Witherwax has served as treasurer, vice president & most recently as a special advisor. During the past five years he has also served as the Director of Rules Education, a position he will retain. When asked about his Rules knowledge, which is second to none, Witherwax humbly replied, “As to my Rules knowledge; I can read, I have been doing it a long time, and the CSGA has good radios.”
Witherwax will replace John Walsh, New Haven Country Club, who led the CSGA as president in 2009 and 2010. “It has been an honor to serve the CSGA as president the past two years,” said Walsh. “I really enjoyed my time on the Executive Committee and I look forward to continuing my involvement with the CSGA." Beginning in 2011, Walsh will chair the newly formed Government Relations Committee and will be tasked with keeping up to date on all legislative issues that pertain to golf in Connecticut.
Jeff Witherwax, a member of Heritage Village Country Club, is the first member of that club to serve as president of the CSGA. In 2003, Witherwax became one of only 275 U.S. members of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews when he was sponsored by CSGA past president Charlie Arnold.
The 2011 CSGA Executive Committee is as follows;
President - Jeff Witherwax, Heritage Village Country Club
Vice President - Nick Pahoulis, Tallwood Country Club
Vice President - Stan McFarland, Manchester Country Club
Vice President - John Marion, Norwich Golf Club
Treasurer - Jim Healey, Hartford Golf Club
Secretary – Peter Kaufmann, Woodway Country Club
Special Advisor - Judy Smith, Orange Hills Country Club
Special Advisor & Legal Counsel - Jack Bracken, Hartford Golf Club
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The 2011 CSGA championship schedule is highlighted by two major championships being contested at Fairfield County clubs. The remaining championship and qualifying venues feature several preeminent and historical CSGA member clubs.
Rolling Hills Country Club will host its first Connecticut Amateur in mid-June. This incredible venue will be the only member club besides Watertown Golf Club, which will host its 44th consecutive Junior Amateur this year, to host CSGA majors in back to back years. Rolling Hills hosted last year’s Russell C. Palmer Cup where Evan Beirne from New Haven CC held off a late rally by Player of the Year Jeff Hedden, Black Hall Club, to win his first CSGA major championship.
The state’s best amateurs and professionals will also head to Fairfield County for this year’s Connecticut Open. Brooklawn Country Club will be hosting its sixth Connecticut Open, 2nd most all time to New Haven’s seven. When Brooklawn last hosted the Connecticut Open, twenty years ago, Connecticut Section PGA member Mike Colandro finished at a six under par to claim his second Open title.
This year’s schedule begins with the Two Man Championship in honor of Bill Hermanson at Black Hall Club in early May. The Two Man Championship will no longer be an invitational event and will be open to any teams with a 9.0 combined handicap index or less. The annual Julius Boros Challenge Cup will be contested for the 40th time and will return to New Haven Country Club after a one year hiatus due to a green renovation project that forced the event to move to Tumble Brook County Club last year.
Forty-six CSGA member clubs will host CSGA championships, qualifiers, one-day tournaments, the New England Senior Amateur and USGA qualifiers conducted by the CSGA in 2011.
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The 104-year-old Brooklawn Country Club in Bridgeport is one of the oldest clubs in Connecticut, indeed the nation. It joined the United States Golf Association in 1896, one of the first dozen clubs to do so. Tom Morris, grandson of four-time British Open champion "Old Tom" Morris of St. Andrews, Scotland, was the first golf professional.
In 1918, Gene Sarazen began his career at Brooklawn as an apprentice clubmaker. Julius Boros, who grew up in the area, often played the course as an amateur. The original course was nine holes laid out on rolling farmland on the outskirts of the city. It was expanded to 18 holes in 1911, and in 1930, famed architect A.W. Tillinghast designed the present layout.
Three USGA national championships have been held at Brooklawn: the 1974 Junior Boys won by David Nevatt, the 1979 Women's Open won by Jerilyn Britz, and the 1987 Senior Open won by Gary Player. Over the years, Brooklawn has been the site numerous CSGA Championships.
The founders of the Country Club of Farmington were interested in fox pelts first, and golf balls later. They met for "club activities" as early as 1892, but it was several years before their primary endeavors turned from hunting to golf.
In 1894, a group of sportsmen purchased the Whiting Estate in order to organize a country club, and by 1896, the Farmington Country Club was incorporated. A nine-hole course was laid out at that time by Arthur Fenn of Waterbury and golf overtook curling, tennis and other activities as the focus of the club. Additional land was purchased in the 1920s and Devereux Emmet was hired to lay out an 18-hole course. Emmet, a former quarter-finalist in the British Amateur had designed the Garden City Golf Course on Long Island, site of the 1902 U.S. Open. Farmington's expanded course was opened in 1924, and despite many changes over the years, Emmet's design is the basis of the layout today.
Significant changes to the second, seveteenth and eighteenth holes were made in 1939 by the eminent course designer Geoffrey Cornish. Cornish returned in the early 1960s to devise a long-term plan for improvements, which was adopted in 1964, and executed over several years.
In 1946, Bobby Grant, whom the Connecticut Amateur Medalist is name, chipped in for an eagle from thirty yards short of the green on the first playoff hole to win the inaugural member-guest tournament with John Clancy. He promptly joined the club, and although he considered Wethersfield CC his home course, he was a member of the CC of Farmington for 10 years. W.K. Reid won the most significant championship outside the club with the 1929 Connecticut Amateur, but W.W. Weldon was Farmington's best golfer of the century winning twenty-five club championships from 1955 to 1984.
The original nine-hole course of the Waterbury Golf Association was laid out in 1896 by Arthur Fenn, although the club was not incorporated until 1899. By then it had an abundant membership of 200 golfers playing on what came to be called "the golf lots" along the Naugatuck River.
The club purchased 200 acres on Oronoke Road (at $50 an acre) in 1906 and became known as the Country Club of Waterbury. After the Naugatuck River flooded in 1908, a clubhouse, nine-hole course and four tennis courts were constructed. The course was extended to 18-holes in 1919, and in 1929, course designer Donald Ross assigned Charles Baskin to supervise construction of the present course and clubhouse.
The course record from the championship tees was set at 62 in 1963 by Dick Siderowf while qualifying for the USGA Mid-Amateur Championship. W. Bucky Merriman represented the CC of Waterbury when he won the North & South Amateur in 1923, and Frank English carried the club banner during two Connecticut Amateur Championships. Caroline Keggi holds the women's course record at 66, set in 1984, a year in which she won the Connecticut Match and Stroke Play Championships, the New England Amateur Championship, and qualified for the USGA Amateur. She was club champion several times before moving to the LPGA Tour.
Present club professional, Tom Gleeton, was the club champion in 1974, before spending a year on the PGA Tour in 1986. He has won several Connecticut Section PGA events, placed second in the Connecticut Open in 1998 (the same year he was named Connecticut Section PGA Player of the Year) and has served as president of the Connecticut Section PGA.
The Greenwich Country Club was organized as the Fairfield County Golf Club in 1895, but its roots go back to 1892 when the club's patriarch, Julian Curtiss, introduced the little-known game to his friends. Curtiss, an executive with A.G. Spalding & Bros., the sporting goods company, purchased $400 of golf equipment while on a business trip in London. His superiors were not happy with his speculation, however, and wrote it off as "Curtiss' folly."
Refusing to give up, Curtiss and two of his Greenwich neighbors laid out a five-hole course in their adjoining front yards and invited friends to have a go at the new game. It was an instant success, and the result was an informal golf club. In 1920, Curtiss became president of the Spalding company. By 1895, Curtiss's course had been expanded to nine holes and the Fairfield County GC was officially established.
One of the club's early members, Findlay Douglas, a native of St. Andrews, Scotland, won the U.S. Amateur in 1898 and was runner-up the next two years. The most influential benefactor in the early years was Edmund Converse, a banker and industrialist and first president of J.P. Morgan's U.S. Steel. With his backing, the course was expanded to 18 holes in 1908 and the club was renamed the Greenwich Country Club in 1909.
In 1911 the course was redesigned by Seth Raynor, then an apprentice to Charles Blair Macdonald. Glenna Collett (Vare), the leading American amateur of the 1920s and 1930s, was a summer resident of Greenwich and an honorary member of the club. She represented the GCC when she won the 1930 U.S. Women's Amateur, one of six times she won the title. The club was host to the 1920 Metropolitan Open, won by former U.S. Open champion Walter Hagen.
Dick Chapman, who grew up at the club and was the son of a former club champion, is the best known of GCC's amateur players. He won the U.S. Amateur at Winged Foot in 1940 and followed that with victories in the Canadian, British, French and Italian Amateur Championships. He was a member of the Walker Cup team three times, and won the Connecticut Amateur twice, including the 1936 event at his home club.
The Indian Hill Country Club began life over 100 years and five names ago when a group of New Britain industrialists tired of the long horse-and-buggy ride to the CC of Farmington, the nearest course at the time.
The sportsmen located suitable land near the trolley line in the Maple Hill section of Newington, and on April 4, 1899, leased the property and incorporated the Maple Hill Golf Club. The 109-acre tract was purchased in 1912 and the club was reorganized as the New Britain Golf Club. The original nine holes were expanded at that time by six holes, and by playing some holes a second time from alternate tees, an 18-hole round could be enjoyed. It was not a satisfactory arrangement, however, and in 1917, the club was sold to a group from West Hartford, headed by Samuel Doty, which gave the club its third name, the Sequin Golf Club.
During the next 10 years, an additional 16 acres were acquired and an entirely new course was built. Another sale and another new name-- the Sequin Country Club-- occurred in 1929, just seven months before the stock market crashed and activity at the club waned accordingly. In 1932, a group headed by Alfred C. Fuller, president of the Fuller Brush Co., purchased the course and gave the club its final name-- the Indian Hill Country Club.
In 1969, the Town of Newington purchased the club and leased the facility to the members, a partnership that continues today. The course has been the site of both the CSGA Connecticut Amateur and Open. Dick Siderowf represented Indian Hill when he won back-to-back Connecticut Opens in 1958 and '59, and Ted Lencyck carried the club banner for his Connecticut Open win in 1954.
Ferris and Tod, the names of Innis Arden Golf Club's principal dining rooms, serve as reminders of the club's history, but there is little comparison between their contributions.
While J. Kennedy Tod can be considered the founder of the club, Jeffere Ferris lived 250 years before the first golf ball was struck on American soil. Still, if Ferris had not traded coats for land with the Asamuck Indians in 1640, an important 56 acres of the golf course might not have been available for the club to purchase 334 years later.
Golf began in the late 1890s when Tod invited his neighbors to play golf on a makeshift nine-hole course he had constructed on what is now called Greenwich point. The group was organized as the Innis Arden GC (meaning high meadow in Scottish Gaelic) in 1899. It was reorganized as the Sound Beach Golf and Country Club, and moved in 1908 to the Ferris property, which it leased for 66 years before purchasing it in 1974.
Renowned course designer A.J. Tillinghast remodeled the course in 1915. Additional land was acquired in 1925 and the course was expanded to 18 holes. In 1934, the name reverted to Innis Arden. The club's most accomplished golfer was clearly Dick Mayer, who was the U.S. Open Champion and PGA Player of the Year in 1957.
Golf was first played at the Litchfield Country Club on a six-hole course in 1896, though the club had been organized four years earlier for bowling, croquet and tennis. Golf became controversial within the club almost immediately when the golfing members wanted to expand the course while the majority of the members, who were more interested in tennis and social functions, refused to spend the money.
The dissidents split from the club the next year and formed the Bantam River Golf Club with its own nine-hole course. Thus began a social competition in the town with the Litchfield Club, known as the "West Side Club," vying for members with the Bantam River Golf Club, known as the "East Side Club." When membership in the Litchfield Club began to ebb, three new golf holes were added, but it didn't stem the exodus and in 1904, the club abandoned golf altogether.
The inter-club feuding stopped in 1916 when both the "West Side" and "East Side Clubs" dissolved and the members joined to form the Litchfield Country Club on a newly acquired tract of farmland, the site of the present course.
This picturesque public course on the shore of Long Island Sound in Groton owes its founding in 1898 to Thomas W. Avery, its expansion in 1914 to Morton F. Plant, and its preservation from housing developers in 1958 to Milton G. Slosberg.
Few courses, public or private, have had more significant benefactors than the Shennecossett Country Club. Avery, a descendent of a colonial family, constructed a four-hole course on a parcel of his farmland at Eastern Point in 1898. The course was expanded to nine holes about 1906, the same year Plant opened his 400-room Griswold Hotel on adjoining beachfront property. Plant spent several years, beginning in 1911, buying surrounding property, which allowed for the expansion to 18 holes in 1914. Plant was a wealthy man who spent $3 million to construct a summer home in Groton, raced luxury yachts and oversaw extensive railroad interests along the East Coast.
Several times the course was threatened by developers. In 1942, the federal government planned to construct "defense housing," but the plan was avoided by a public outcry. When housing development was threatened again in 1958, Slosberg, a New London businessman, bought the course and the Griswold Hotel for $450,000. He managed to save the course, but the hotel proved a difficult business venture and he sold it to Pfizer, the pharmaceutical firm, in 1968 and it was razed.
The Town of Groton bought the course the next year and has operated it as a municipal facility for 30 years. Scotsman Alex Smith, who won the U.S. Open in 1906 and 1910, was the club's first pro. Like most of the early pros, he also served as a clubmaker and groundkeeper. One of Smith's pupils was Glenna Collett Vare, winner of six U.S. Women's Championships and seven Griswold Trophies in the Shennecossett Invitation from 1920-35. Donald Ross, another native Scot, redesigned Shennecossett in 1926. Among the fine local players was Max Marston, who won the National Amateur in 1926, and captured seven Shennecossett championships.
The Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA) is a non-profit corporation that was formed in 1899. The CSGA is the ONLY authorized golf association, approved by the United States Golf Association (USGA), in Connecticut. The CSGA is under license by the USGA to conduct and maintain course ratings and to administer the USGA handicap index system.
If you want assurance that you are spending your money wisely, please know that a bona fide USGA Handicap Index is not something you can purchase on your own. You MUST be a member of a club that is licensed by the USGA or the State/Regional Golf Association.
Any golf course or group of individuals in the state that wishes to form a club and be licensed to use the USGA handicap system, trademarks and to issue a handicap index must obtain a license to do so. Clubs must meet some basic requirements in order to be licensed to issue a USGA Handicap Index. The CSGA processes these applications and insures the club meets all USGA requirements. There are three types of clubs within the USGA Handicap System. See USGA Handicap Manual for description of a “golf club”.
Every club licensed to issue a USGA Handicap Index has the option to select any vendor they wish. The question of why you should obtain a CSGA/GHIN Handicap may be answered by answering the following question. Do you want to give back or take from the game of golf?
Giving Back. Members of all three types of CSGA clubs, through payment of dues, are contributing to the game by helping to fund several activities the CSGA is involved with. CSGA member dues, which include the GHIN handicap, enable the CSGA to donate to the University of Connecticut Turfgrass Research and the Tri-States Turfgrass Research programs each year. Besides turfgrass research, the CSGA oversees the CSGA Scholarship Fund which has donated more than $2 million to deserving scholars employed at CSGA Member Clubs.
The CSGA/GHIN handicap entitles golfers to participate in CSGA tournaments and championships as well as regional and national championships sanctioned by the CSGA. It is not uncommon for events, conducted at clubs throughout the state, not to accept a handicap index issued by a club that is not a CSGA/GHIN affiliated club.
The CSGA is also the founder and instrumental member of the Connecticut Golf Alliance (CGA). The mission of the CGA is to promote the best interests of golf in the state, as well as protect, preserve, and grow the game. Most recently the CGA has worked with Connecticut legislators to defeat proposed bills for sales tax on greens fees and costly stream flow regulations.
Taking From. Other commercial handicap service companies are available to golf clubs and individual golfers. These vendors are for profit companies that can perform the correct algorithm to calculate a handicap in accordance with USGA specifications. These companies compete with the CSGA/GHIN for golfers throughout the state. The golfers that utilize these services often do so without understanding that they receive a handicap from a company that gives nothing back to the game and in turn so do the golfers that use their services.
In Connecticut, almost 100% of the licensed clubs are CSGA Member Clubs. When you join a CSGA/GHIN Member Club, you can feel proud knowing that you have joined an organization committed to safeguarding the integrity of the game, promoting fair play, preserving the game’s traditions and enhancing the playing environment for all golfers.
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Encouraged by Englishman Harley H. Hawkins, a group of sportsmen founded the Wallingford Golf Club in 1898 on a nine-hole course with two of the holes on the present golf course property. A one-story cold-shower clubhouse was opened in 1900, and in 1904, the name was changed to the Wallingford Country Club.
Early records were destroyed when the clubhouse basement was flooded in the 1950s, but Clarence E. Hale, the club champion in 1908, wrote a few personal remembrances of the early years which were printed in a 75th anniversary booklet. These edited excerpts give an unfiltered glimpse of country club life just after the turn of the century.
Hale wrote: "Like most open land in the outskirts of town, (the links) had been used as a pasture. It was very rough with hillocks, outcroppings of rocks, cattle paths, brambles, and deep tough grass in the low spots. A small brook wandered from one end to the other, constituting not a normal water hazard, but rather a swampy, mucky tract. To reduce this land to a fairway, a horse-drawn mower was used. Relatively smooth spots were selected for greens, and on these a hand mower was used. The grass, just ordinary lawn grass, was about the height of that attacked by the man of the house on his Saturday off. The standard attire included the Norfolk belted jacket, and plus fours, short baggy knickerbockers, buckled just below the knee, with heavy woolen stockings often in gay designs. Such a costume was all right on the cold, windy, coastal links of Scotland, but obviously was so unsuited to a hot New England summer day that all but the plus fours were quickly discarded. The balls were of solid gutta-percha. When one was hit, it sounded like a pistol shot, and the shock to the arms and shoulders was essentially the same as hitting a stone of the same size, and the distance obtained was about the same. Each tee was equipped with a box of sand (thus, the tee box), and a pail of water used in making a small sand tee. The process was to splash water on the sand, take a pinch and get the ball mounted and away before the tee collapsed, as it often did the instant before the club head hit the ball."
By 1925, additional land had been purchased and the course expanded to 13 holes. An 18-hole course was achieved in 1937, but the layout was changed in 1947 when four replacement holes were constructed after members worked evenings to clear the land of rocks. The last alteration came in 1964 when three new holes were introduced and three others abandoned. Since 1925, every hole except the third and 18th has undergone reconstruction. Joel Smith was the club pro for 31 years, doubling as the greenkeeper in the first years after his arrival in 1928.
According to his diary, John D. Crimmins was riding in his surrey one Sunday afternoon in 1893 when he spotted two men playing golf in a Noroton field where they had laid out two holes. One man was Augustus Floyd Delafield, who had been given a set of clubs by a friend in Scotland. The other was Dr. William French, who had friends in the original "apple tree gang" of the St. Andrews Club in Yonkers, NY.
It would be four years before the Wee Burn Country Club was formally established in Crimmins' office, but the Sunday pastime was probably the beginning of the organization. By 1895, a small band of golfers played on a crude course, wearing red jackets to symbolize membership in the group.
Crimmins, though not an avid golfer himself, called a meeting at his house in April of 1896 to discuss the organization of a golf club. No action was taken other than to hire George Strath, who had been the professional at Troon and possibly the first Scottish pro to emigrate to the United States. With Strath to teach the game and maintain the ground, Wee Burn was surely in existence in 1896, a year before its official founding.
Forty-eight acres of farmland was leased on which Strath laid out a six-hole course, one of which was fenced in for the protection of the landowner's cattle. Three additional holes were added that winter. Wee Burn had two outstanding players at the turn of the century. Genevieve Hecker won the National Women's Amateur Championship in 1901 and 1902. And Charles H. Seely won three successive Connecticut Amateur Championships in 1901, '02 and '03.
With no room to expand, the club purchased a 230-acre plot bordering the Ox Ridge Hunt Club in 1923 and engaged Devereux Emmet to design an 18-hole course. Fittingly, Stony Brook (the wee burn) meandered through the new property just as it had the former. The course opened in July of 1925 with a best-ball exhibition featuring Gene Sarazen.
Wee Burn's most accomplished golfers have been its club professionals. John Golden was the first. He won four straight Connecticut Opens from 1932-35, and was a semifinalist in the National PGA three times, defeating Gene Sarazen in the 1926 tournament. Leo Mallory succeeded Golden both as the Wee Burn pro and the state Open titlist. His victories in 1936 and '37 gave the club six consecutive crowns. Next came a string of extraordinary assistant pros. Harry Cooper, who won 30 events on the PGA tour and was runner-up in the 1936 U.S. Open, was an assistant at Wee Burn in 1939, just long enough to win the club's seventh Connecticut Open. Jimmy Demaret spent the summer of 1941 at Wee Burn, the year after winning the first of his three Masters titles. He, too, won the state Open, the eighth Wee Burn winner in the first 11 years of the event. Demaret won 28 titles on tour. Bob Goalby spent the summer of 1956 as an assistant at Wee Burn before a PGA career that included 11 tournament wins and the 1968 Masters crown. The two most recent head pros, Mike Krak and Roy Pace also spent time on the pro tour. Pace won two Connecticut Opens as an assistant at Wee Burn in 1966 and '67, and won the PGA Tour's Magnolia Classic in 1972 before returning to Wee Burn in 1976.
The club has staged three U.S. Women's Amateur Championships, won by Betty Jameson in 1939, Ann Quast in 1958 and Martha Wilkinson in 1970.
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A group headed by Yale law Professor Theodore S. Woolsey, founded the New Haven Country Club on an expanse of farmland beside Lake Whitney in Hamden in 1898. Woolsey and his associates sought a place to build a new course after eager Yale students had crowded them off the nine-hole New Haven Golf Club, which many of them had helped create three years earlier within walking distance of the Yale campus.
That course had been laid out by Robert D. Pryde, a Scottish immigrant who was working as a cabinet maker when Woolsey discovered him. Pryde had a hand in creating the New Haven Country Club course, too, and briefly served as the club professional. To reach the new course, the early members took a 10-minute trolley ride to Hamden, and then crossed the lake on a footbridge. Like many of the rudimentary turn-of-the-century courses, the layout was later redesigned by an established architect. In 1921 the club assigned that task to two-time British Open Champion and pioneering course designer Willie Park Jr.
Among its great players are Charlie Clare, who won the Connecticut Amateur three times and the New England Amateur once in the 1930s, and William Hadden III, a two-time CSGA Player of the Year, and a Northeast Amateur titlist. New Haven has staged many Connecticut Amateur Open Championships and is the home of the annual Julius Boros Challenge Cup contested by Connecticut pros and amateurs.

USGA Handicap Indexes are issued to individuals only through recognized golf clubs. The USGA Handicap System requires that a golfer be part of a club so that “peer review” is part of the handicap process. Every CSGA Member Club is licensed to issue handicap indexes!
If you belong to a private club you should contact the handicap chairperson to be added to the CSGA/GHIN handicap system.
For the many golfers that do not belong to a private club you can still receive a CSGA/GHIN handicap from many CSGA member clubs. Several public facilities offer a "handicap only" service which will allow total access to a CSGA/GHIN handicap.
I don't really play in tournaments, why do I need an official CSGA/GHIN handicap?
The broad appeal of golf is the unique and equitable handicapping system. The purpose of the USGA Handicap System is to make the game more enjoyable for golfers of all abilities. So whether you participate in tournaments or not, an official CSGA/GHIN handicap will allow you to see the improvements in your ability or compete more equitably with your playing partners.
Once you've joined a golf club and posted five adjusted gross scores you will be issued a CSGA/GHIN handicap once a revision date passes. To view a directory of courses offering handicap indexes just select the Club Directory link below and search for a public facility in your area.
Any private, privately owned public, and municipal golf club may participate in this program at no cost. The Players Club allows each participating Member Club the opportunity to communicate their individual program through the CSGA website, the bi-weekly eRevision, and the Connecticut Golfer Magazine.
Any interested Member Club should prepare an authorized program with specific guidelines for public play. The guidelines must include rates, times of the week available and methods for reserving a tee-time as well as any other conditions it so decides. Programs may be submitted on a trial basis or for a limited period and may be changed or discontinued at any time by the Member Club.
Any golfer who holds an active USGA handicap index from a CSGA Member Club is eligible to participate in this program.
The cost for this program is only $10 per year. Beside privileges at participating member clubs, members of the CSGA Players Club will also receive a CSGA Players Club Hat, membership card, and a have the option to receive a set of personalized shaft labels.
Any interested golfer can enroll by selecting "Apply Online" or call the CSGA office at 860-257-4171 and ask to enroll in the CSGA Players Club.
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Applicants must identify his/her CSGA member club and GHIN number at time of enrollment. Participants have the opportunity to submit their email address to the CSGA Players Club for ongoing communication. Phone numbers and addresses will be required for use on the set of personalized shaft labels.
Members of the CSGA Players Club should recognize the privilege being granted by participating Member Clubs and are expected to conduct themselves accordingly. The CSGA dress code and code of conduct are as follows;
CSGA Dress Code:
For women golf attire is expected and shorts must be Bermuda length. Tank tops are not allowed. For men shirts must have a collar or mock collar and be tucked in. T-shirts are not allowed and shorts must be Bermuda length. Denim shorts or trousers, and cargo shorts are not allowed. Hats and visors must be worn in the traditional manner. Participating member clubs may add or revise restrictions to fit their club policies.
CSGA Code of Conduct:
Participants are reminded that you are guests. At all times appropriate golf etiquette is required and that any abuse or disrespect of fellow golfers, employees, or other persons in attendance are grounds for immediate removal from the program and denial of entry in future programs. Such abuse or disrespect may be verbal or physical or threat thereof and includes, but is not limited to, the use of vulgar or obscene language, as well as physical damage to property or equipment of any person set forth above or the hosting facility.
Airways Golf Course is a familiy owned 18-hole public facility located in West Suffield, Conn.
Tee time are available anytime all seven days of the week by contacting the golf shop at (860) 668-4973 or by email.
Monday through Friday, Player’s Club members will receive a round of golf, including cart, at a price of $22.
Saturday and Sunday, Player’s Club members will receive a round of golf, including cart, at a price of $32.
Airways accepts cash, check, and credit card. **MasterCard® is the preferred card of the CSGA**
To redeem this offer, players must be members of the CSGA Player’s Club and show their membership card upon arrival.
View more information about Airways Golf Course HERE.
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The CSGA, as an association of member clubs, has a responsibility to monitor proposed legislation on a national and state level that could have positive or negative effects on our members and the golfers they serve. To support that responsibility the Association formed a Government Relations Committee to develop strategies and tactics to influence good legislation.
In 2010 the CSGA coordinated and published an Economic Impact Study on the golf industry in Connecticut which will serve as a guide in helping the Government Relations Committee to develop these strategies and tactics.
Click here to view the press release.
Click here to read the 4-page Executive Summary.
Click here for the full report.
Also in 2010, the CSGA worked with another Conn. Golf Alliance member, the Golf Course Superintendents Association, to stop proposed regulations from the Department of Environmental Protection regarding stream flow.
In previous years, the CSGA, along with other members of the Conn. Golf Alliance, was instrumental in influencing legislators to drop a proposed exemption from sales taxes for golf related activities not currently taxed.
The CSGA was also responsible for communicating new legislation that required the implementation of Automatic Electronic Defibrillators at all public facilities.
This service is one of many included in the annual dues our member clubs pay on behalf of their members.
The USGA Men’s State Team Championship, as well as the Women’s State Team Championship, grew out of the USGA's Centennial celebration in 1995. It was believed that a new championship, one in which each state could be represented by non-college, amateur golfers, was a good way to cap the USGA’s year-long birthday celebration. In enthusiasm and fine golf, the State Team Championship proved such a success that it has been instituted to return every two years.
The top three players as of August 1, 2012 will be awarded the opportunity to represent the state of Connecticut in this biennial event. The format for the championship is three rounds of stroke play with the best two individual rounds per day couting towards the team score.
Although teams from Connecticut have not won this event there have certainly been several highlights. Most notably was Bill Hermanson's, Black Hall Club, hole-in-one in the third round of the 2007 USGA Men's State Team at Carlton Woods Golf Club in The Woodlands, Texas.
The 10th USGA Men's State Team Championship will be held on September 19-21, 2012 at Galloway National Golf Club in Galloway, NJ. State associations are given the option to choose their teams by any method. In Connecticut, the team is chosen by virtue of a points system based on the Dick Tettelbach Player of the Year Points. The points system is as follows;
Dick Tettelbach POY Points Awarded from 8/2/2010 - 8/1/2011 are valued at 50%
Dick Tettelbach POY Points Awarded from 8/2/2011 - 8/1/2012 are valued at 100%
The CSGA is nationally recognized for running first rate Championship events. However, the elite players account for a very small percentage of our nearly 40,000 members. CSGA One Day tournaments are a great opportunity for the majority of CSGA/GHIN handicap holders to experience a professionally administered state-wide event.
These popular events are conducted at some of the premier public golf courses in the state. One Day Tournaments allow golfers of all ages and abilities to participate in a casual and fun atmosphere with incredible prizes at an affordable price. All events are open to any golfer who holds an active CSGA/GHIN handicap index from a CSGA member club.
All One Day Tournaments are flighted by age. Tettelbach flight consists of golfers age 54 and below. Siderowf flight consists of golfers age 55 and above. All competitors will compete in both the gross and net divisions; however, no competitor can win more than one prize per event. The top five finishers, including ties, in each division earn an inviation to the season ending One Day Championship held at Shennecossett Golf Club in Groton.
The $70 entry fee for each One Day tournament include:
- Green fees
- Golf cart
- Prizes (given to the top four finishers in each division)
- The top two finishers, including ties, in each gross division will also receive Tettelbach or Siderowf Player of the Year points.
CSGA One Day Tournament Calendar
Registration Information
For further information please contact a member of the CSGA staff or send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Timberlin Golf Club is an 18-hole public (municipal) facility located at 330 Southington Road, Berlin, CT 06037.
CSGA Player’s Club Members may set up a tee time reservation by contacting PGA Head Golf Professional Marc Bayram or his Golf Shop Staff at 860-828-3228 or by email .
Use of the CSGA Player’s Club Card must be mentioned when booking the tee time.
Tee times for Monday-Friday can be made up to 7 days in advance.
Tee Times for Saturday-Sunday & Holidays can be made up to 3 days in advance.
CSGA Player’s Club Member’s will get 20% Off of the regular priced Green Fee with the purchase of a Golf Cart for their round. Carts are mandatory in order to take advantage of the discount. Offer cannot be used with a Timberlin Season Pass and cannot be combined with any other promotion. Membership Card MUST BE presented when checking in with the Golf Shop.
Tee times are available: Monday-Thursday – Anytime
Friday-Sunday, and Holidays – after 1:00 PM.
Players can enjoy this program an unlimited number of times throughout the season.
Payment by Cash or Credit Card (Mastercard or Visa Only!)
View more information about Timberlin Golf Club HERE.
Copper Hill Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in East Granby, CT built in 1955. Recently purchased and renovated, the course offers a fun challenge for all levels.
CSGA Players Club members may reserve a tee time by calling 860-653-6191, please identify yourself as a Players Club member.
The reduced cost for CSGA Players Club members is $26 for 18 hole with cart, or $19 for nine holes with cart. Carts are mandatory. One player per group must be a CSGA Players Club member. All players in the immediate group will receive the discount.
Tee times may be made up to two weeks in advance and are available Mon, Tue, Thurs and Friday before 4:00 pm, and Sat/Sun after 1:00 PM.
Payment may be made in cash or by credit or debit card.
View more information about Copper Hill Golf Club HERE.

One of the core functions of the USGA is to write and interpret the Rules of Golf. The Association does this in conjunction with the R&A in St. Andrews, Scotland. The USGA also sets guidelines for competitions and Amateur Status.
The latest version went into effect on January 1, 2012. The Rules of Golf are updated every four years while the decisions book is revised every two.
CLICK HERE to view the principal changes begining January 1, 2012.
Biannually, the CSGA hosts a Rules of Golf seminar for any interested participant. This two day event covers all aspects of the Rules and culminates with a fifty question exam to test the Rules knowledge of the participants. Several former attendees of these classes have officiated at their local clubs, CSGA Championships, and even USGA National Championships.
USGA qualified CSGA staff members and volunteers are also available to any Member Club that wishes to host a Rules of Golf seminar. Interested members should contact the CSGA Club Representative at their club for further details.
The USGA has printable and interactive Rules of Golf quizzes. Visit the USGA Rules of Golf section for further information.
A total of 24 handicap revisions will take place this year in Connecticut. Each member's handicap index is updated according to the revision schedule set forth by the CSGA. The active season will begin April 1, 2012 and conclude on November 14, 2012.
Revision Number Transmit By Effective Date
# 1 Off Season December 31 January 1
#2 Off Season January 14 January 15
#3 Off Season January 31 February 1
#4 Off Season February 14 February 15
#5 Off Season February 28 March 1
#6 Off Season March 14 March 15
#7 Active Season Begins March 31 April 1
#8 April 14 April 15
#9 April 30 May 1
#10 Inactive/Deletion Deadline May 14 May 15
#11 May 31 June 1
#12 June 14 June 15
#13 June 30 July 1
#14 July 14 July 15
#15 July 31 August 1
#16 August 14 August 15
#17 August 31 September 1
#18 September 14 September 15
#19 September 30 October 1
#20 October 14 October 15
#21 October 31 November 1
#22 Active Season Ends November 14 November 15
#23 Off Season November 30 December 1
#24 Off Season December 14 December 15
CSGA Course Rating Teams rate 25 to 30 courses per year.
The CSGA Member Clubs are rated once every ten years, earlier if the course has undergone significant renovations. Per USGA guidelines, new courses are rated once every three years for nine years until mature.
The men’s course rating teams are broken into two regions (North and South) with both regions employing a course rating captain. With assistance from the CSGA, the Connecticut Women’s Golf Association (CWGA) and the Southern New England Women’s Golf Association (SNEWGA) conduct ratings from all women’s tees.
When a golf course is rated, the rating team, using a prescribed USGA methodology, evaluates the overall difficulty of the golf course by taking into account the 10 obstacles and effective length corrections on every hole. They give a numerical evaluation of all obstacles on each hole – topography, fairway, green target, recovery and rough, bunkers, out of bounds, water, trees, green surface, and psychology – and use those numbers to calculate a rating.
Equitable stroke control (ESC) is a downward adjustment of an individual hole score based on handicap index to ensure that one bad hole does not have a disproportionate effect on a golfers handicap. This procedure is used for handicap score posting and is not to be used in any type of competition.
The following table (ESC Chart) shows the adjustment to be made for golfers of different abilities.
18-Hole Course Handicap Maximum Score to be Posted
9 or less Double Bogey
10-19 7
20-29 8
30-39 9
40 and up 10
9-Hole Course Handicap Maximum Score to be Posted
4 or less Double Bogey
5-9 7
10-14 8
15-19 9
20 and up 10
Candlewood Valley Country Club is a challenging and scenic 18 hole public golf course situated between the rolling hills of New Milford, Conn.
Tee times are available Monday and Wednesdays by contacting the golf shop at (860) 354-9359 ext. 12.
Cost for Players Club members is $42 ($36 for seniors(62+)). The price includes cart fees which are mandatory. Players can phone up to six days in advance instead of the usual four.
Candlewood Valley accepts cash and credit card. **MasterCard® is the preferred card of the CSGA**
To redeem this offer, players must be members of the CSGA Player’s Club and show their membership card upon arrival.
View more information about Candlewood Valley Country Club HERE.
Country Club of Waterbury is a private country club located in Waterbury, Conn. The centerpiece of the club is an 18-hole championship Donald Ross designed golf course.
CSGA Player’s Club Members may set up a tee time reservation by contacting PGA Head Golf Professional Tom Gleeton in the golf shop at (203) 756-6644.
NOTE: All players in the group must be members of the CSGA Players Club and at lease one member of the foursome must be a member of a private club.
The cost of $65 per player will include a golf cart, which is mandatory.
Tee times are available: Tuesday & Wednesday - 11am to close, Thursday - 7am to close, Saturday - 12pm to close. Call the golf shop one week in advance for reservations.
* Players Club members may take advantage of this program once per thirty days.
View more information about Country Club of Waterbury HERE.
Hawk's Landing Country Club is a beautiful 18 hole par 70 public golf course located minutes off of I-84 exit 32 in Southington, Conn. The course offers spectacular views and is designed for all skill levels.
Tee times are available Monday - Thursday from open until noon. Reservations can be made by contacting the golf shop at (860) 793-6000 ext. 2.
Cost for Players Club members is $40. The price includes cart fees which are mandatory. Or Players Club members may take advantage of four for the price of three ($146.50) per foursome. All players in the group must be members of the CSGA Players Club to redeem this offer. Players can phone up to three days in advance.
To redeem this offer, players must be members of the CSGA Player’s Club and show their membership card upon arrival.
View more information about Hawk's Landing Country Club HERE.
Oak Hills Park Golf Course is a public, 18-hole golf course located at 165 Fillow Street Norwalk, CT 06850.
Tee Times are available Monday- Thursday, excluding holidays. CSGA Players Club Members may set up a tee time reservation by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and Oak Hills Park will confirm your reservation via email.
The cost is $32 walking or $48 with a cart. All players in the group must be members of the CSGA Players Club and show their membership card upon arrival.
View more information about Oak Hills Park Golf Course HERE.
Norwich Golf Course is a public, 18-hole facility located at 685 New London Turnpike Norwich, CT 06360.
CSGA Players Club Members may set up a tee time reservation by contacting PGA Professional John Paesani at 860-889-6973 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The cost is $45.00 for 18 holes including carts, which are mandatory. All players in the group must be members of the CSGA Players Club and show their membership card upon arrival.
Tee times are available: Monday, Wednesday through Friday - after 12:00 Noon. Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays - after 1:00 PM. Players can enjoy this program any number of times throughout the season.
View more information on Norwich Golf Course HERE.
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The officers of the CSGA Scholarship Fund have created a donor program to recognize and thank persons who contribute to the Fund that supports four-year scholarships for young men and women who work at CSGA member clubs.
Founded in 1954 as a caddie scholarship program, the Fund was incorporated in 1986 as a non-profit charitable organization and expanded to include other categories of employees who serve golfers and the golf programs at clubs. The Fund extended scholarship assistance to 49 men and women during the last academic year.
The four-level recognition program recognizes donors in the following ways:
Platinum Level
Donors that contribute $5,000 or more will receive gold level rewards and receive an invitation to the CSGA annual meeting for introduction and acknowledgment.
2011
Bob Pryde Endowment
Connecticut State Seniors Golf Association, Inc.
Gold Level
Donors that contribute $1,000 or more will receive silver level rewards plus have a scholarship awarded in the donor’s name.
2011
James Healey, Jr.
New England Senior Golfers' Association, Inc.
Senior Golfers of Connecticut, Inc.
Southern CT Conference in Memory of Ryan Lee
Silver Level
Donors that contribute $200 to $999 will bronze level rewards plus a CSGA logo golf cap with for the “Scholarship Fund.”
2011
Glastonbury Hills Country Club
Edward Silver
Wethersfield Country Club
Jeffrey & Jane Witherwax
Richard Zanini
Bronze Level
Donors that contribute $50 to $199 will receive a golf bag tag identifying them as a CSGA Scholarship Fund donor and have their name published as a bronze level donor in “The Connecticut Golfer” magazine.
2011
| Jack Anderson | Steve DiBattisto | Ronald Huard | Mark Nappi |
| Mary Ann Apostle | Scott Farrell | Collette Huidekoper | Dave Nyden |
| James Ashwell | Andy Fellows | Kaia James | Mark Powers |
| Jack Ayers | John Flaherty | William Johnson | Albert Rabil |
| Jim Bango | Ray Floyd | Bret Lawrence | Harry Sanders |
| Bobby Blount | Charles Froh | Thomas Lane | Lou Stone |
| Greg Boulanger | Mike Gilmore | Brian LeBlanc | Bob Spaniotis |
| Holmes Brown | Dennis Golbesky | Art LeBreck | Rob Tedoldi, Jr. |
| Sean Busca | Robert Grober | Ron Lee | Debby Tendler |
| Terry Calabrese | Aaron Gross | Robert Leftwich | Mickey Toro |
| Bob Cesca | Stewart Gross | Jamey Magas | Nick Torrance |
| Steve Chevalier | John Hampford | Liam McDevitt | Ray Underwood |
| Chippanee Golf Club | James Hathaway | Stan McFarland | John Walsh |
| Chuck Claffey | Jeffrey Hatten | Shawn McLoughlin | Mark Wertheim |
| Robert Crowley | Eugene Head | David Metzgar | Richard Wilczewski |
| Thomas Cummings | Tim Heaney | David Monti, Sr. | Stephen Worley |
| Kevin Cunningham | Michael Herlihy | Michelle Morris | Craig Zysk |
| Richard Dermer | Len Horvath Family | Brian Murphy |
* The CSGA Scholarship Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. Any contribution of $50 or more is tax-deductible and will receive such documentation from the CSGA.
In 2011 the CSGA Scholarship Fund in honor of William (Widdy) Neale will surpass 500 grant recipients, a long way from the first recipient in 1954, Ralph Batdorf of Watertown Golf Club who enrolled at Penn State University. While reflecting on this achievement, the idea was proposed and approved by the Fund’s officers to form an Alumni Association. The purpose of which is to maintain a relationship between the CSGA and Scholarship Fund alumni to support the continued viability of this philanthropic program.
Through various communications, effort is being made to establish contact with all alumni. Alumni connected to the golf industry and known to the CSGA are Bruce Berlet, class of 1966, Litchfield Country Club and the University of Connecticut, who went on to a distinguished career as a sports writer for The Hartford Courant and today serves on the Fund’s Scholarship Selection Committee. Bruce has agreed to serve as the first Chairman of the Alumni Association.
Others known to the CSGA are Gerard Courville, 1977, Brooklawn CC, University of Maryland and a frequent competitor at the state and national level; Michael Perrault, 1982, CC of Farmington, Bentley College and a sales representative in CT for Callaway Golf; David Tiedemann, 1985, The Farms, UCONN and head golf professional at Shelter Harbor Golf Club; David Renzulli, 1986, Patterson Club, University of Richmond and head golf professional at CC of Fairfield; Patrick Boucher, 1997, Norwich GC, CCSU and golf professional at Lake of Isles, and Brent Paladino, Timberlin GC, the College of William and Mary and golf professional at New Haven CC.
The list of past recipients are linked below by year. As you peruse the list of past recipients and identify someone you know, particularly pre-2000, please ask them to contact the CSGA at 860-257-4171 or email Lynn Robsky.
| 1954-1969 | 1970-1979 |
| 1980-1989 | 1990-1999 |
| 2000-2007 | Current |
| 2008 | Matthew Dean (Pryde) | Quinnipiac University | Yale | |
| 2008 | Conor Ryan (Pryde) | Williams College | Brooklawn | |
| 2008 | Ryan Jordan | University of Connecticut | Wethersfield | |
| 2008 | Christopher Marques | Southern CT State University | Watertown | |
| 2008 | Brendan Martise | Central CT State University | Round Hill | |
| 2008 | Sean Massi | University of Connecticut | Stanwich | |
| 2008 | Rodney Maye, Jr. | Southern CT State University | New Haven | |
| 2008 | Michael Orenstein | College of Holy Cross | Wampanoag | |
| 2008 | Keith Regalbuti | Central CT State University | Suffield | |
| 2008 | Adam Vaccari | University of Connecticut | Green Woods & Fairview Farm | |
| 2009 | Mitchell Flagg (Pryde) | Bentley University | Airways | |
| 2009 | Michael Wright (Pryde) | Sacred Heart University | Tashua Knolls | |
| 2009 | Brett Bohara | Rhode Island College | Lake of Isles | |
| 2009 | Jake Condren | University of Connecticut | Wethersfield | |
| 2009 | Molly Gleeton | College of Charleston | Waterbury | |
| 2009 | Rachael Guzick | Univ. of North Carolina-Charlotte | Wampanoag | |
| 2009 | Gregory Horvath | St. Bonaventure University | Manchester | |
| 2009 | Ashley Larkin | George Washington University | Tallwood | |
| 2009 | Michael Limosani | Sacred Heart University | Race Brook | |
| 2009 | Bradley Meyerson | University of Arizona | Hop Meadow | |
| 2009 | Brendan Murphy | Northeastern University | Madison | |
| 2009 | Paul Nedorostek | St. John’s University | Torrington | |
| 2009 | Spencer Northrup | University of New England | Darien | |
| 2009 | Spencer Rubin | Southern CT State University | New Haven & Woodbridge | |
| 2009 | Nicole Sassu | Providence College | Chippanee | |
| 2010 | Kyle Durocher (Pryde) | College of Holy Cross | Wethersfield | |
| 2010 | John Haffey, Jr. (Pryde) | Villanova University | Darien | |
| 2010 | Abigail Georger | University of Massachusetts | Hop Meadow | |
| 2010 | Cassondra Hunter | University of Connecticut | Lake of Isles | |
| 2010 | Sean Leonardi | Champlain College | Wampanoag | |
| 2010 | Paul Michaud | Ursinus College | Pomperaug | |
| 2010 | Samuel Pieniadz | Rollins College | Norwich | |
| 2010 | Brian Sanyshyn | Coastal Carolina University | Richter Park | |
| 2010 | Brittany Schroll | Bryant University | Glastonbury Hills | |
| 2010 | Matthew Ussery | University of Connecticut | Ell. Ridge/Roll. Meadows/Cedar Knob | |
| 2010 | Adam Wolfe | Coastal Carolina University | Tashua Knolls | |
| 2011 | Thomas Antoniak | Penn State University | Wethersfield |
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| 2011 | Taylor Beck | Assumption College | Old Lyme | |
| 2011 | William Blaney | Eastern Connecticut State | Elington Ridge | |
| 2011 | Janaya Bradley | Regis College |
New Haven | |
| 2011 | John Corcoran | Roger Williams University | Woodway |
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| 2011 | Richard Dowling III | Fairfield University | Great River | |
| 2011 | Andrew Fahle | Lyndon State College | Suffield | |
| 2011 | Bryan Fitzgerald | Castleton State College | Highland | |
| 2011 | Russell Korolyshun | University of Connecticut | Mill River | |
| 2011 | Sarah Longwell | University of Connecticut | Tashua Knolls | |
| 2011 | Eric Olson | Providence College | Fairview Farm | |
| 2011 | Kristen Paesani | University of Rhode Island | Norwich | |
| 2011 | Hailey Salito |
University of South Carolina | Richter Park | |
| 2011 | Mark Sassu |
Suffolk University | Chippanee |
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| 2011 | Cody Seaman | Clemson University | Copper Hill |
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| 2011 | Stephanie Winslow | College of William & Mary | Farmington Woods |
Tashua Knolls Golf Course is a public, 27-hole facility located at 40 Tashua Knolls Lane, Trumbull, CT,06611.
CSGA Players Club Members may set up a tee time reservation up to 7 days in advance by contacting the golf shop at 203-452-5186 or by email.
The cost:
9 Hole Special Tuesday and Wednesday $15, Friday $20. The price includes cart fees which are mandatory.
18 Hole Special Tuesday through Thursday $42 Walking, Friday, Saturday and Sunday $46 Walking.
Tee times are available:
9 hole special: first hour and 15 minutes of day.
18 hole special: anytime.
All players in the group must be members of the CSGA Players Club and show their membership card upon arrival.
No jeans, collared shirts are required.
View more information about Tashua Knolls Golf Course HERE.
Pequot Golf Club is a public, 18-hole facility located at 127 Wheeler Rd., Stonington, CT 06378.
CSGA Player’s Club Members may set up a tee time reservation by contacting PGA Professional Joe Brucas in the golf shop at 860-535-1898 or by email.
The cost is $18 for 18-hole round and $9 for 9-hole round per player.
Tee times are available: Mondays before 1:00 PM.
All players in the group must be members of the CSGA Player’s Club and show their membership card upon arrival.
View more information about Pequot Golf Club HERE.
Beginning with the 2011 season, the CSGA One Day tournament registration will be online.
The CSGA will be using the Chelsea Tee Time Reservation System. This system will allow golfers to register individually or up to a group of four. Tee times will also be taken at the CSGA offices for golfers without access to the internet.
Detailed registration information will be available shortly.
Price: $70 includes greens fees, cart fees, tournament fees, and prizes.
Registration: Will begin six days prior to each event. Online registration will start at 6am. Phone registration will start at 8am. (The captain will be charged for each golfer they include in their reservation.)
Format: 18-hole stroke play. All players will be entered into the gross and net divisions.
Flights: Players 55 and older will be entered into the Siderowf division (unless otherwise specified) and all other golfers will be entered into the Tettelbach Division.
Prizes: The top four players in each division will receive merchandise credit from the host facility golf shop. **These prizes are subject to change based on the total number of entrants in each event.
Carts/Caddies: Carts are mandatory and included in the entry fee. Caddies are not permitted at any One Day Tournament. No Exceptions.
The Connecticut Golfer is the official magazine of the Connecticut State Golf Association. This magazine, published three times a year, includes featured news stories about CSGA Member Clubs, their golfers and other topics pertaining to golf throughout the state of Connecticut. The first issue each year also is designated as the CSGA Media Guide and includes more details about the top amateur and professional golfers in Connecticut.
New London C.C. is a private facility located at 34 Lamphere Road, Waterford, CT 06385 (just 15 miles from the casinos).
CSGA Players Club Members may set up a tee time reservation by contacting PGA Professional Kevin Shea at 860-439-1524 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The cost is $55.00 per player. All players in the group must be members of the CSGA Players Club and show their membership card upon arrival.
Tee times are available: 7 days a week. Players Club members may play twice per month throughout the season.
View more information about New London C.C. HERE.
Tumble Brook Country Club is a private, 27-hole facility located at 376 Simsbury Rd. in Bloomfield, CT.
CSGA Players Club Members may set up a tee time reservation by contacting PGA Professional Howie Friday in the golf shop at 860-726-9933 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The cost is $150.00 per player. The cost includes carts, range balls and lunch. All players in the group must be members of the CSGA Players Club and show their membership card upon arrival.
Tee times are available: Call for availability. Call the golf shop (Howie Friday) at 860-726-9933.
Players may use the locker room. CSGA Players Club Members are limited to play once per 30 days at the Tumble Brook Country Club. CSGA Players Club dress code is required, valet parking is available, shoes and clothing must be changed in the locker rooms, bar service is available at an additional cost.
View more information about Tumble Brook Country Club HERE.
Highland Golf Club is a private, 9-hole facility (10 seperate greens when playing 18 holes) located at 261 Wooster Street in Shelton, Conn.
CSGA Players Club Members may reserve a tee time by calling the Club Manager, William Day at (203) 924-8658.
NOTE: All players in the group must be members of the CSGA Players Club and show their membership card upon arrival.
The 18-hole cost is $35.00 per player and includes a golf cart which is mandatory.
Tee times are available: Monday 12pm-3pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9am-close, Saturday & Sunday 2pm-close.
Players may use the locker room. CSGA Players Club dress code is required. Players Club members may take advantage of this program once per thirty days. Players are welcome as guests in the grill room and bar service is available at an additional cost.
Payment may be made in cash or credit card (MasterCard is the preferred card of the CSGA).
The CSGA has a new One Day Tournament registration process for the 2011 season. The CSGA is encouraging golfers to use a new online reservation system to avoid delays in registering and give everyone an equal opportunity for their desired events and starting times. It is possible for one golfer to register up to three others and payment will be collected by credit card for all players at the time of registration. Players are encouraged to avoid delays by pre-registering at the CSGA's Chelsea Reservations web site and creating a buddy list, if desired, well before the registration opening for their first event. Details are below.
| When: | Players may register six days before an event. |
| Online registration begins at 6 am. | |
| Phone registration begins at 8 am. | |
| Where: | Online registrations be made by visiting the CSGA's Chelsea Reservations web site. |
| Phone reservation can be made through the CSGA at (860) 257-4171. | |
| Cost: | $70 per player due at time of registration. |
Please visit https://csga.chelseareservations.com/ and login using your GHIN number and a default password of 1234.
Complete your profile information by populating the password, email, telephone and birthdate fields and save changes.
Login into the CSGA's Chelsea Reservation web site and choose Profile, Buddy List from the menu.
Search by Last Name and move your Buddy from the right side of the screen to the left side by clicking the
next to their name. Remove Buddies from your list by clicking
.
Changes to your Buddy List are saved immediately.
Beginning at 6 AM six days before an event, login to the CSGA's Chelsea Reservation web site and choose Booking, Add a Booking from the menu.
Choose the Play Date and Time to Review (if desired).
Click on
and click the check box next to your Buddy's name(s) and/or search for another player by clicking on
. Click on
to add your Buddies to the booking. Please note that you may input a golfer by member number if known and don't forget to add yourself.
Important: be sure to review and update each player's flight (Regular/Senior) before moving on.
Click on Display Times. All available times from the Time to Review forward will be displayed in a grid at the bottom of the window.
Click on the row for the time you would like. Your selected tee time will be highlighted in yellow and the total fee due at booking will be displayed below.
Click
and complete the payment form below.
Note: you will have 5 minutes to complete your booking during which time your tee time will be blocked to others.
The CSGA Pace of Play policy has been implemented to make contestants aware of their position on the golf course. The objective of this policy is to eliminate groups playing five-hour rounds. Players understanding the policy will become aware of their groups position on the course and over time begin to fix their own problems without an official putting the group on the clock.
TIME OF STARTING
The CSGA directs that players should report to the starter five minutes prior to their starting time to receive competition and course information. Rule 6-3a provides: “The player must start at the time established by the Committee.” The penalty for breach of Rule 6-3a is disqualification. However, as a condition of the competition, the Committee has adopted the Note to Rule 6-3a, which states: “ If the player arrives at his starting point ready to play within five minutes after his starting time, in the absence of circumstances which warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification as provided in Rule 33-7, the penalty of failure to start on time is loss of the first hole in match play or two strokes in stroke play. Penalty for lateness beyond five minutes is disqualification.”
ALLOTTED TIME
Allotted time is the amount of time a group has to complete a measured number of holes. All CSGA scorecards will have the pace of play identified on them. The time to complete 18 holes will be approximately 4 hours & 24 minutes for threesomes, but will vary for each course and group size. The Official In Charge (OIC) for each event will be responsible for determining and communicating any need for change in the basic pace of play schedule.
OUT OF POSITION
FIRST GROUP ONLY: If you are behind your allotted time at the completion of any hole.
ALL OTHER GROUPS: Subsequent groups will not be considered “out of position” if any previous group has caused the field to fall behind their allotted time. Any subsequent groups must remain within 14 minutes of the group in front of them. This is measured by your having the flagstick in the hole within 14 minutes of the group in front of you.
TIMING
All CSGA officials will be given a spreadsheet with every pairing group’s expected time of completion for each hole. In the event that an official notices a group out of position or behind time they will inform the roving rules official and/or OIC of that group’s status. At this time the roving rules official and/or OIC will inform the group of their position and that the group needs to speed up their pace. This group is also subject to be put on the clock without further notice.
In match play events players will be allotted 12.5 minutes per hole.
ON THE CLOCK
A group may be monitored or timed for compliance with this pace of play guideline if it is “out of position”, and “behind time”. When a group is “on the clock” a player in the group is expected to play any stroke within 40 seconds.
The timing of a player’s stroke will begin when he has had a reasonable opportunity to reach his ball, it is his turn to play and he can play without interference or distraction.
Except on the putting green, if a player has reached his ball, it is his turn to play and there are no distractions, timing will begin after he has reasonable time to select his club. Time spent walking backward or forward for determining yardages will count as part of the time taken for the next stroke.
On the putting green, timing will begin after a player has been allowed a reasonable amount of time to lift, clean and replace his ball, repair his ball mark and other ball marks on his line of putt and remove loose impediments on his line of putt. Time spent looking at the line from beyond the hole and/or behind the ball will count as part of the time taken for the next stroke.
NOTE: A player is permitted 40 seconds to play a stroke. An extra 10 seconds (for a total of 50 seconds) will be allowed for:
a) The first player to play a stroke on a par-3 hole.
b) The first player to play a second stroke on a par-4 or par-5 hole.
c) The first player to play a third stroke on a par-5 hole.
d) The first player to play a stroke around the putting green.
e) The first player to play a stroke on the putting green.
PENALTIES
Once a group has received a red card and/or been put on the clock, the following policy will go into effect for each player:
1st Bad Time - Warning from the official
2nd Bad Time - 1 Stroke Penalty
3rd Bad Time - 2 Additional Strokes Penalty
4th Bad Time - Disqualification
Players are responsible for knowing their position on the golf course relative to their allotted time as well as the groups around them. Players should monitor and speak to individuals causing slow play. Players may ask for the group to be monitored without identifying an individual causing slow play.
Authority and Responsibility
Included within the framework of the CSGA By-Laws Purpose the association may organize, supervise and coordinate golf competitions and activities in Connecticut as well as supervise national and international competitions held at member clubs.
The CSGA Mission Statement states the association will provide the highest level of service in conducting tournaments through its member clubs using best practices developed by the United States Golf Association.
The CSGA delegates these responsibilities through its organization to the Official in Charge (OIC) for every event it conducts or supervises. The OIC has final authority as to the local rules applicable for each event he or she conducts or supervises.
Conditions, Schedules
The CSGA Competitions Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the Competitions Committee in any matter shall be final.
Conditions of Tournament Entry
All entries submitted to the CSGA must be completed, signed (or received from www.csgalinks.org) and include the entry fee for the event. In order to be officially entered into an event(s), a completed entry form (or a copy) and the entry fees must be received and accepted at the Golf House no later than 3:00PM the day entries close.
Rejection of Entrants
Entrants are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the CSGA. The reason for rejection may include ineligibility, unbecoming behavior, and other due and sufficient cause.
Tournament Players Fee
A one-time tournament player’s fee ($10) will be charged to amateur participants in CSGA events. This fee must be paid prior to the acceptance of any tournament application.
Tournament Eligibility
Applicants must hold a current USGA Handicap Index, is a bona fide member of a CSGA Member Club at the time of entry, and must meet the specific eligibility criteria for the specific event.
An applicant that is a bona fide member of a club that has withdrawn membership from the CSGA and takes a second membership in a CSGA member club to circumvent the above eligibility condition will remain ineligible.
Golf professionals that are affiliated with the Connecticut Section-PGA, that are employed by a CSGA member club, or that reside in Connecticut will be eligible for the Connecticut Open.
PGA Professionals that are not in good standing will be ineligible.
The Connecticut's Women's Open has specific eligability requirements.
A person whose membership has been suspended or has been terminated by a Member Club shall not be eligible to compete in any CSGA tournaments. If such person thereafter joins another Member Club, such person’s eligibility may be reinstated following written application to the CSGA and a hearing by the Executive Committee.
Any tournament entrant who has been found guilty of rules violations(s) and/or conduct which is prejudicial to the best interest or true spirit of the game, after presentment of such charges, notice and due hearing before three members of the Executive Committee and appropriate staff, with the right to have counsel, may be declared ineligible for competition in any tournament conducted by the CSGA.
For any events that earn CSGA Player of the Year Points or CSGA Senior Player of the Year Points, excluding One-Day Tournaments, applicants that are members of Type 2 or Type 3 CSGA Member Clubs as defined by the USGA, must also be residents of Connecticut.
All questions regarding eligibility shall be decided by the Executive Committee whose decisions shall be final.
Special Requests-Motorized Carts
The CSGA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis any request to use a motorized cart due to a claimed disability in CSGA championships or qualifying rounds which prohibit use of motorized carts. In order for the CSGA to evaluate properly such requests, it is necessary to submit medical documentation setting forth the exact nature of the disability and how that disability prevents such player from walking during a stipulated round. In addition, players must submit information sufficient to enable the CSGA to determine that providing a cart would not provide a player with an advantage over other players. Such information must be provided at least 90 days prior to the entry closing date.
Visit www.usga.org/Special requests for a sample questionnaire used by the USGA for such a request.
Tournament Information
Information concerning pairings, starting times, etc., will be e-mailed prior to the event. Starting times and pairings will also be posted on www.csgalinks.org as soon as they are available. Anyone without access to the internet may request to have the tournament information sent by US mail.
Posting Tournament Scores
The CSGA will post all scores as tournament scores to the USGA handicap system immediately following the event.
Team Handicaps
In team events the team handicap will be determined by converting the individual handicap index for each contestant to the applicable course handicap and added together.
Withdrawal/Refund Policy
Individuals who have submitted an entry for a CSGA event, and wish to withdraw for any reason, MUST notify the CSGA office (phone or email). Withdrawals prior to the closing date of the tournament will result in a $25 administrative fee. Withdrawals between the closing date and seven days prior to the event are entitled to receive a 50% refund. No refund will be given for withdrawals within seven days prior to the event / qualifier.
Returned Checks/Credit Cards
All checks returned due to insufficient funds will carry a $25.00 service charge. The same applies for credit cards.
Distance-Measuring Devices:
For all play in CSGA events a player may obtain distance information using a device that measures distance only. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.
These devices have not been approved for use in USGA qualifying events conducted by the CSGA.
Cell Phones
The CSGA does not allow the use of cell phones for any purpose, except for emergencies, during a stipulated round. Use of a cell phone as a distance measuring device will be cause for disqualification.
Breaking Ties
The CSGA will follow guidelines published in Rule 33-6 and Appendix 1 of the Rules of Golf, and will include the specific method to be used for each event in the letter to contestants.
Awarding Prizes
In situations where contestant(s) finish within the prizes awarded for both gross and net scores the Committee will determine one prize to be awarded the contestant(s). In no case shall more than one prize be awarded to a single contestant.
Team Selection
Invitation to represent the CSGA on the Julius Boros Challenge Cup team, the Tri-State team, and the USGA State team will be the responsibility of the Competitions Committee. Criteria that will be considered will be Player of the Year points, Senior Player of the Year points, past performance in team events, and individual compliance with the CSGA Code of Conduct Policy on and off the course. Accumulation of points alone will not guarantee selection.
Player of the Year Points
To be eligible for Tettelbach Player of the Year or Siderowf Senior Player of the Year a competitor must have competed in at least one of the CSGA major championships defined as the Palmer Cup, Amateur Championship, Junior Amateur Championship, Senior Amateur Championship, Mid-Amateur Championship, Senior Match Play Championship, Open Championship, and Public Links Championship. Any violation of the CSGA Code of Conduct policy could result in disqualification from consideration for Player of the Year or Senior Player of the Year.
Conduct
The CSGA Code of Conduct reads as follows;
Contestants and their caddies are reminded that at all times appropriate golf etiquette and dress is required and that any abuse or disrespect of fellow competitors, officials, host, spectators, employees, or other persons conducting or attending CSGA sponsored or conducted events are grounds for immediate removal from the event and denial of entry for future events. Such abuse or disrespect may be verbal or physical or threat thereof and includes, but is not limited to, the use of vulgar or obscene language, as well as physical damage to property or equipment of any persons set forth above or the hosting facility.
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The FWGC is a private facility located at 43 Heritage Drive, Avon, CT, 06001. Player’s Club Members may arrange tee times by contacting George DeVita, PGA Professional; 860 673-0062, or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Tee Times available: Monday through Thursday after 11:00 AM Saturday & Sunday After 2:00 Reservations can be made from five to two days in advance and may be done up to eight times per person within each season. The fee is $50.00 on weekdays and $70.00 on weekends per player. Fee includes the use of a golf cart and practice facilities. All guests must be members of the Player’s Club and present their membership cards upon registering in the Pro Shop. Payment can be by check or credit card upon registering. The Grill Room is available to all guests; cash or credit cards accepted. CSGA Player’s Club dress code is required: no jeans, cutoffs, cell phones discouraged. Collared shirts, knee length shorts, and soft spikes are mandatory. |
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Bill Lee, The Course at Yale |
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John Paesani, Norwich GC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | AS | AS | AS | AS | AS | 1up | AS | AS | 1up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 3up | ||
| CSGA | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| CT PGA | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 1up |
Individual Matches
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Bill Lee, The Course at Yale |
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John Paesani, Norwich GC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | AS | 1up | AS | 1up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 3up | 3up |
| Lee | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Paesani | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
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Lou Stone, New Haven CC |
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Tony Kelley, Wyckoff CC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | AS | AS | AS | |||||||||||||||
| Stone | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Kelley | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 2up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up |
Four-Ball Match
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Brian Ahern, Wampanoag CC |
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Bill Street, New Haven CC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | AS | AS | AS | AS | AS | AS | ||||||||||||
| CSGA | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| CT PGA | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 3up | 3up | 3up | 3up | 3up | 2up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 1up | 1up | 2up |
Individual Matches
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Brian Ahern, Wampanoag CC |
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Bill Street, New Haven CC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
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| Ahern | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Street | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 4up | 4up | 4up | 4up | 4up | 3up | 2up | 3up | 4up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 2up | 3up |
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Tim Kane, Simsbury Farms GC |
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Bill Wallis, New Haven CC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | AS | |||||||||
| Kane | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Wallis | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 1up | AS | 1up |
Four-Ball Match
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Tom Scarrozzo, Blue Fox Run GC |
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Tom Gleeton, CC of Waterbury |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 2up | 2up | 1up | AS | AS | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | |
| CSGA | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
| CT PGA | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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Tom Scarrozzo, Blue Fox Run GC |
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Tom Gleeton, CC of Waterbury |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | AS | AS | AS | AS | AS | |||||||||||||
| Scarrozzo | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Gleeton | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 3up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 4up |
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Tom McCarthy, Twin Hills CC |
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Ed Slattery, Candlewood Valley CC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 2up | 2up | 3up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 2up | 2up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 3up | 4up | 4up | 4up | 4up | 4up |
| McCarthy | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Slattery | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
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Four-Ball Match
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Rudy Hermstadt, East Mountain GC |
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Mickey Hawkes, Hawkes Golf Vehicles |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 1up | 1up | 1up | AS | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 3up | 4up |
| CSGA | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| CT PGA | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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Rudy Hermstadt, East Mountain GC |
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Mickey Hawkes, Hawkes Golf Vehicles |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | AS | AS | AS | AS | 1up | AS | AS | 1up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 4up | 4up | |
| Hermstadt | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Hawkes | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up |
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Aaron Gross, New Haven CC |
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Paul Barnsley, Race Brook CC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | AS | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | AS | 1up | 1up | AS | 1up | AS | AS | 1up | 2up | |
| Gross | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Barnsley | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up |
Four-Ball Match
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Ryan Leahey, Orange Hills CC |
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Tom Delrosso, Shuttle Meadow CC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 2up | 2up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 2up | 3up | 2up | 2up | 1up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 3up | 3up |
| CSGA | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| CT PGA | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
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Ryan Leahey, Orange Hills CC |
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Tom Delrosso, Shuttle Meadow CC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 3up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 3up |
| Leahey | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Delrosso | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
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Phil Perry, Black Hall Club |
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Ian Marshall, Watertown GC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | AS | AS | 1up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 2up | 2up | 1up |
| Perry | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Marshall | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
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Four-Ball Match
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Dave Szewczul, Tunxis Plantation GC |
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Fran Marrello, Canaan CC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
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| CSGA | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| CT PGA | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 2up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 2up | 3up | 3up | 3up | 3up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 2up | 2up | 3up | 2up | 2up | 2up |
Individual Matches
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Dave Szewczul, Tunxis Plantation GC |
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Fran Marrello, Canaan CC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 1up | AS | AS | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | AS | AS | AS | 1up | ||
| Szewczul | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Marrello | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 1up |
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VS. |
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Bill Hermanson, Black Hall Club |
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Greg Farland, Quaboag CC |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Yards | 423 | 159 | 394 | 360 | 423 | 403 | 418 | 348 | 173 | 518 | 424 | 192 | 374 | 458 | 388 | 409 | 170 | 568 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | AS | 1up | AS | |||||||||||||||
| Hermanson | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Farland | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| ABCDEFXYZ | 1up | 1up | 2up | 2up | 1up | 2up | 2up | 2up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up | 1up |
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