(January 13, 2025) – Another exciting Connecticut State Golf Association season is just months away and this year the championship schedule includes stops at the Country Club of Waterbury, Hartford Golf Club, Shuttle Meadow Country Club, and Black Hall Club.
Once again major championship season will begin at the 22nd Russell C. Palmer Cup where Cody Paladino will look to defend his title. His title defense will take place at the Country Club of Waterbury from May 19-20.
“The CC of Waterbury is thrilled to have the Palmer Cup back in 2025,” head professional Brad Lusenhop said. “The club is honored and excited to extend a warm welcome to the CSGA and all the participants in the 2025 Russell C. Palmer Cup.”
2025 will mark the 15th time that the CC of Waterbury has hosted the championship.
Jumping ahead to June the Hartford Golf Club will host the 26th Connecticut Women’s Open from June 2-4 with Susie Cavanagh looking to defend.
“Hosting the 2025 Connecticut Women’s Open is a significant milestone for our club,” head professional Richard Bray said. “We’re thrilled to bring this prestigious event to Hartford GC for the first time. It means a lot to the club, the local golf community, and the area as a whole.”
The following week from June 9-13 the 123rd Connecticut Amateur will head to Shuttle Meadow Country Club for the first time since 1988 and the eighth time overall. When the Connecticut Amateur was last played at Shuttle Meadow CC future PGA Tour standout Tim Petrovic claimed the title. This year Florida commit Austin Perkins, who last year became the youngest player to ever win the title, will be seeking to defend.
Speaking on how Shuttle Meadow CC, the host of the 2023 Connecticut Open, will set up for match play head professional Ian Marshall said, “The Meadow will set up great for a match play championship. We have some very strong opening holes that should provide a challenge as the match begins. Once players get to the back nine there are birdies to be made if approach shots are well placed.”
The very end of June and the beginning of July will kick off a busy stretch on the 2025 calendar.
June will close with the start of both the 4th Connecticut Girls’ Junior and the 19th Senior Match Play Championship on the 30th.
This year the 4th Connecticut Girls’ Junior will be played from June 30-July 2 at Orange Hills Country Club. Last year TCU commit Yvette O’Brien captured her second title in three years.
“Players will be tested with a good mix of green complexes that will require their full attention throughout the course,” former club champion and longtime Orange Hills CC member Peter Tomlinson explained.
Meanwhile, Mill River Country Club will be hosting the 19th Senior Match Play Championship from June 30-July 3 with David Baker looking to become the first player to defend since Dave Szewczul won three in a row from 2012-2014.
July continues with the playing of the 84th Connecticut Junior Amateur presented by Chris Cote’s Golf Shop at Watertown Golf Club from July 7-10.
Speaking on what makes Watertown GC a good match play course head professional Peter Seaman stated, “I believe that there are several reasons that Watertown GC is a good match play course. I believe there are several holes that require strategic thinking and shot placement making each match unique and competitive.”
In 2024 Luke Stennett captured the title with a memorable back nine 28 in the championship match.
Stroke play returns the next week with the 60th Connecticut Women’s Amateur at Redding Country Club from July 14-16.
“It’s an honor to host the Connecticut Women’s Amateur for the first time,” said head professional Mike Argentine. “Many players who haven’t played Redding CC before expect to fire low scores as the course is short on the card. However, with blind shots, careful bunkering, elevation changes, and undulating green complexes, the course provides a significant challenge for all players.”
In 2024 Hartford GC member Maisie Filler, one of the top-ranked amateurs in the world, returned to Connecticut and captured the title. The former Florida standout has since turned professional.
July will conclude one week later with the 91st Connecticut Open presented by GSB scheduled for July 28-30 at Black Hall Club. This year Jackson Roman will be looking for a second straight title after making history last year by becoming the first amateur since 2008 to claim the title.
“Getting to host a state Open Championship at your facility is an honor and a privilege,” exclaimed head professional Andrew Campbell who was only in his second year at the club when Black Hall hosted its only other Connecticut Open in 2003.
Continuing Campbell said, “We can’t wait to help write some more history of golf in Connecticut.”
August will open up with the playing of the 40th Connecticut Public Links Championship at Rockledge Golf Club where Adam Friedman will be searching for his second consecutive title. Set to be played from August 5-6, Rockledge GC last hosted the Connecticut Public Links in 2004.
The month will conclude with Cody Paladino seeking to defend his title at the 38th Connecticut Mid-Amateur. This year the Connecticut Mid-Amateur will be hosted by the Golf Club of Avon and played from August 25-26.
“It’s an honor for the Club to host the Connecticut Mid-Amateur this year,” head professional Steve Madison said. “2025 is our centennial anniversary, and this is our first time hosting this prestigious event. The list of past champions is a who’s who of Connecticut golf, and we are looking forward to another great champion being crowned in August.”
Additional 2025 CSGA Championship Schedule Dates:
- Two Man Championship (Black Hall Club) – May 5
- 56th Borck Junior (Aspetuck Valley Country Club) – July 21-23
- 44th Senior Four-Ball (Torrington Country Club) – July 22
- 29th Super Senior Championship (Longshore Golf Course) – August 4
*The complete 2025 schedule will be available in February. For more information continue to visit csgalinks.org.
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.
