(August 11, 2023) – Five Connecticut residents will be competing in the 123rd U.S. Amateur set to be played from August 14-20 at Cherry Hills Country Club and Colorado Golf Club. Connecticut will be represented by the sixth-ranked amateur in the world Ben James, Cody Paladino, Jack Woods, Jack Chung, and Shane Bacon.
312 players will begin the week and after two days of stroke play qualifying the field will be trimmed to the top 64 for the beginning of match play on Wednesday. Match play will be played exclusively at Cherry Hills CC. The week will conclude with the 36-hole championship match on Sunday.
Monday/Tuesday Tee Times:
Editors Note: CH-Cherry Hills Country Club, CGC-Colorado Golf Club
Shane Bacon (Westport) – 10:28 a.m. (1-CGC); 3:58 p.m. (10-CH)
Jack Chung (Greenwich) – 9:22 a.m. (10-CGC); 2:52 p.m. (1-CH)
Ben James (Milford) – 10:28 a.m. (10-CGC); 3:58 p.m. (1-CH)
Cody Paladino (West Hartford) – 3:47 p.m. (1-CGC); 10:17 a.m. (10-CH)
Jack Woods (Danbury) – 11:12 a.m. (1-CH); 4:42 p.m. (10-CGC)
*All times EST
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut State Golf Association functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. Founded in 1899, it is the country’s oldest state golf association and conducts over 60 Championships, Qualifiers, and One Day Tournaments throughout the year.