(July 10, 2023) – For the second straight year the Connecticut Women’s Amateur will be contested at Tashua Knolls Golf Course. The field at the 58th Connecticut Women’s Amateur scheduled for July 17-18 will be highlighted by 2008 champion Jen Holland, 2021 Liz Janangelo Caron Player of the Year Mia Grzywinski, and 2022 New England Girls’ Junior champion Arabella Lopez.
“(Tashua Knolls) is thrilled to be able to host for a second consecutive year,” head professional Bobby Brown said. “The same sentiment was shared by the Tashua Golf Commission. It is an honor to have the Connecticut Women’s Amateur back again in 2023. Our organized clubs and students love seeing the events at Tashua. They are always willing to play, volunteer, or do just about anything to make any event a success at Tashua. It’s just the Tashua culture.”
Built by Al Zikorus and opened in 1976, Tashua Knolls GC, the host of the 2017 Connecticut Amateur, is situated on land once populated by the Tamtashua tribe and later the Mallet family. Framed in many spots by stone walls built by early settlers to the region the course meanders up and down rolling hills offering players impressive views throughout their round.
However, the field will be more focused on the difficult test that the 5,700-yard par-72 layout will present.
“Last year Meghan Mitchell’s winning score was 7-over which says a lot about the subtle toughness of the course,” stated Brown. “In 2022 it seemed like Nos. 15-18 provided much difficulty. No lead is safe while trying to navigate these final four holes especially if the wind picks up.”
Brown also stressed the importance of being in a good position off the tee. Something that 2022 runner-up Mia Grzywinski echoed, “Tashua Knolls requires strategic positioning off the tee in order to set yourself up well for approach shots.”
The 58th Connecticut Women’s Amateur will begin on Monday, July 17 at 8:00 a.m. with the final round scheduled to follow on Tuesday, July 18.
Notes on the Field:
Number of Players: 67
Past Champions (2): Sophia Sarrazin (2020), Jen Holland (2008)
Players to Watch:
Mia Grzywinski (CC of Farmington): The 2021 Liz Janangelo Caron Player of the Year finished fourth at the Connecticut Women’s Amateur in 2021 and second last year.
Mia Holbrook (Silver Spring CC): A Wesleyan University commit, Holbrook won the Borck Junior in 2021 and last year earned a T4 finish at the Connecticut Women’s Amateur.
Jen Holland (Lyman Orchards GC): Five-time Liz Janangelo Caron Player of the Year winner and 2008 champion Jen Holland is always a threat. Last year Holland finished third at the Connecticut Women’s Amateur and in 2020 she was the runner-up.
Kate Hong (Greenwich CC): Coming off her freshman season at Holy Cross, Hong is looking to continue her success in CSGA events. In 2022 she reached the Borck Junior title match, was T8 at the Connecticut Women’s Amateur, and was a member of the victorious New England Girls’ Junior team.
Arabella Lopez (Redding CC): In 2022 Lopez won the New England Girls’ Junior individual title in a playoff.
Sydney Nethercott (EClub of Connecticut): A member of the Fairfield University golf team, Nethercott earned a T3 finish at the 2022 Connecticut Women’s Open presented by Crescent Point Private Wealth and was T8 at the 2022 Connecticut Women’s Amateur.
Violet Robbins (EClub of Connecticut): In 2022 Robbins was a member of the final group at the Connecticut Women’s Amateur before finishing T4. Earlier this year she tied for 16th at the Connecticut Women’s Open presented by Crescent Point Private Wealth.
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut Women’s 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.
