(July 5, 2022) – The inaugural Connecticut Girls’ Junior Amateur will be contested on July 11-12 with the first round slated for Watertown Golf Club and the final round at the Country Club of Waterbury.
“This season, the golf course has been in tremendous shape and it is an honor to host the final round of the inaugural Connecticut Girls’ Junior Amateur,” said CC of Waterbury head professional Brad Lusenhop. “The CC of Waterbury has been a great venue for so many championships, and we expect this year will be no different.”
On the final day, the par-71 CC of Waterbury will play at roughly 6,000 yards and the course will serve as a stiff challenge for the field.
“There will be a premium on hitting fairways this year, as the rough is very penal and good decision making will be paramount to the success of the winner,” Lusenhop said. “There are so many great stretches of golf, but none more important than the first three holes. The players will be faced with difficult driving holes and complex green surfaces right away. Getting through those holes at even-par will be a must to claim victory.”
Play at the 1st Connecticut Girls’ Junior Amateur will begin on Monday afternoon at Watertown Golf Club at 1:30 p.m. before shifting to the Country Club of Waterbury on Tuesday for the final round.
“We are thrilled to have added this additional championship for our competitive junior girl players in the state,” said Marsha Rupp, Director of CSGA Tournament Operations & Women’s Golf. “The new Connecticut Girls’ Junior Amateur is a continuation of CSGA’s mission to expand and promote opportunities for girls golf.”
Notes on the Field:
Number of Players: 25
Players to Watch:
Aoife Devaney (EClub of Connecticut): A rising junior in high school, Devaney recently qualified for the 2022 U.S. Girls’ Junior scheduled for later in the month. Last month Devaney finished second at the CIAC Girls Division I State Championship.
Libby Dunn (EClub of Connecticut): Dunn has shown the ability to win on tough courses. The Berlin High School standout has either won or shared the CIAC Open Championship title at Black Hall Club each of the last two years.
Mia Holbrook (Silver Spring CC): Last year Holbrook won the Borck Junior on her home course and registered a T16 showing at the Connecticut Women’s Amateur.
Kenna Roman (Shuttle Meadow CC): June was a good month for Roman as she recorded an ace and finished in 16th place at the Connecticut Women’s Open while also earning co-medalist honors at the CIAC Girls Division II Championship.
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut Girls’ Junior Amateur 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. 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.
