West Hartford, Connecticut (May 16-17, 2022) – The CSGA visits Wampanoag Country Club for the first major of the season, the 19th Russell C. Palmer Cup presented by Chris Cote’s Golf Shop. The Russell C. Palmer Cup is the state’s premier stroke-play championship. It comprises 54 holes, with a cut to the low 39 and ties after round one, and 36 holes on day two.
The event is named for Russell C. Palmer, former CSGA Executive Director (1986-1995) and inductee into the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame (1997). Mr. Palmer’s numerous accomplishments include establishing the use of GHIN throughout CSGA member clubs and initiating the purchase of the “Connecticut Golf House” which for 30 years has served as the home of the CSGA.
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Chris Fosdick won the 2021 Russell C. Palmer Cup however he will not be in the field this week as he competes in the NCAA Regionals for the University of Virginia.
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Russell C. Palmer Cup presented by Chris Cote’s Golf Shop is one of 20 championships conducted by the Connecticut State Golf Association. The CSGA functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut.
