Waterbury, Connecticut (May 18-20, 2026) – The CSGA returns to the Country Club of Waterbury for the first major of the season, the 23rd Russell C. Palmer Cup. The state’s premier stroke-play championship will feature a new format this year.
In previous years, the Russell C. Palmer Cup was a 54-hole championship played over two days: 18 holes on Monday (with the field cut to 39 plus ties), followed by 36 holes on Tuesday.
This year, for the first time, the 54 holes will be spread across three days and will feature a cut to the top 51 plus ties after day one and top 30 and ties following day two. Additionally, for the first time, the event will be walking only.
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.
Final Round:
Final Results I Recap I Photo Gallery I Video Highlights
Second Round:
Results I Recap I Photo Gallery I Video Highlights
First Round:
Results I Recap I Photo Gallery I Video: Sights & Sounds
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About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Russell C. Palmer Cup 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.
