Founded in 1899, the CSGA is the country’s oldest state golf association and, as an Allied Golf Association of the USGA, provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. In addition to administering handicaps for over 40,000 members at 181 member clubs, the CSGA conducts more than 85 days of competition throughout the year for golfers of all ages, genders, and skill levels. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the CSGA supports a variety of golf organizations within Connecticut, including the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents.
The Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA) 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, in addition to administering handicaps for over 40,000 members and 181 member clubs. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the CSGA supports a variety of golf organizations within Connecticut, including the Connecticut Women’s Golf Association, Southern New England Women’s Golf Association, The First Tee, the Connecticut PGA, and the CSGA Scholarship Fund in Honor of Widdy Neale.
The Executive Committee of the CSGA consists of a President, three Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and special advisors. The State is divided into five regions. In each region there is a Regional Vice President and two at-large representatives. And, at every club, there is a Club Representative who functions as the CSGA liaison at the club level.
The USNDP is a new initiative launched by the United States Golf Association to expand the pipeline for elite local golfers into the national development program and to strengthen junior golf programming across the country. The program is designed to ensure that American golf remains a global leader by focusing on six key pillars: talent identification, access to competition, national teams, athlete resources, player development and relations, and athlete financial support.
Connecticut is thrilled to announce the launch of the first state junior golf team (Team Connecticut). This team will expand and diversify the pipeline for elite local junior golfers by creating critical development, competitive and talent identification opportunities into the recently created U.S. National Development Program (USNDP), a new initiative launched by the United States Golf Association. Connecticut is one of 14 states being added to the state team program in 2026.
The USNDP is a new initiative launched by the United States Golf Association to expand the pipeline for elite local golfers into the national development program and to strengthen junior golf programming across the country. The program is designed to ensure that American golf remains a global leader by focusing on six key pillars: talent identification, access to competition, national teams, athlete resources, player development and relations, and athlete financial support.
The Team Connecticut Selection Committee—composed of representatives from the Connecticut State Golf Association and the Connecticut Section of the PGA of America—will name 16 athletes (8 boys and 8 girls) to the 2027 team. Athletes will earn their way onto the team through outstanding competitive performance during the 2026 season and additional criteria listed below.
Athletes will accumulate points in 2026 events selected by the committee. These points will determine the standings used for team selection. The Selection Committee will name 6 boys and 6 girls directly from the point standings. The remaining spots will be awarded using the points standings as the primary criteria, while also considering head-to-head results, scoring average, competitive round statistics, work ethic, willingness to learn, personal conduct (on and off the course), and the ability to work with others and be part of a team.
The Team Connecticut Committee will name 8 boys and 8 girls to the 2027 Team Connecticut in the fall of 2026. Athletes earn their way onto the team through outstanding competitive performance during the 2026 season.
Yes. Only players who are Connecticut residents are eligible for Team Connecticut.
For the 2027 Team, players must be 13 years old by January 1, 2027, have not reached their 19th birthday by July 19, 2027, and must not be enrolled in college for the 2026-2027 school year.
Athletes must have an established Handicap Index® with a full scoring record of 20 scores, including eight (8) competitive scores within the previous 12 months. Read more about Handicap Index® HERE.
Athletes must adhere to the USNDP Code of Conduct and be in good standing with other junior golf organizations or programs. Any athlete who is serving a suspension from a junior golf organization is not eligible for Team Connecticut.
Athletes must be an amateur under the Rules of Amateur Status and comply with the Rules of Amateur Status, USGA Anti-Doping Protocol, USGA Betting Policy and the USGA Gender Policy.
Our first Team Connecticut will be named in late 2026. Team members will participate in Team Connecticut programming and benefits in 2027. Players must earn their way onto the team each year.
No. The National Junior Team is determined by the USGA and will be a relatively small number of athletes compared to the number of athletes on State Teams.
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