(November 10, 2025) – 2018 Connecticut Open winner and Southbury native John VanDerLaan, at 29 years old, earned his PGA TOUR card for the first time. We talked to him about his journey.
Photo courtesy of John VanDerLaan Instagram.
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.
