For close to twenty years all course ratings in southern Connecticut have come from Bob Hopkins.’ Beginning in the early 1990’s, Bob took over a relatively new course rating system and continues to lead rating teams to this day.’ Hopkins is a long time member of Woodway Country Club in Darien where he has served in a variety of positions culminating with his presidency in 1983.’ At that time, Bob joined the CSGA Executive Committee and ultimately served as president in 1995-96.’ He has been a member of numerous committees and associations including the USGA Regional Affairs Committee, the US Senior Golf Association, and Connecticut State Seniors Golf Association.’ A Darien native, Hopkins graduated from Dartmouth College and was a Navy fighter pilot during the Korean War.