Hamden, Connecticut (May 11, 2023) – In dominant fashion the CSGA defeated the Connecticut Section PGA in the 52nd Julius Boros Challenge Cup 49.5-22.5. The victory at New Haven Country Club was the CSGAs record setting sixth straight win in the annual matches.
“It is very exciting,” seventh-year team captain Roger Everin said. “I’m really proud of the players and happy for them. I take a lot of pride in being part of this whole thing. It is a great celebration of the best players in the state playing against each other.”
The CSGA was led on a picture perfect mid-May day by the tandem of Anthony Guerrera (Watertown GC) and AJ Ouimet (EClub of Connecticut). Just days after winning the Two Man Championship the duo continued their strong play winning a team best 8.5 points highlighted by Ouimet sweeping his matches.
“They are the youngest players here and rookies on the team,” Everin said of the 24-year-olds. “It is nice to see a new crop of players come in. However, we still have our seniors and they did well. We have a very talented group of players.”
Of course, the seniors Everin was referring to were Dave Szewczul (TPC River Highlands) who was competing in the matches for a 47th time and Bill Hermanson (Black Hall Club) making his 38th appearance. The longtime friends and teammates earned an impressive 5.5 points.
Among the additional CSGA teams to have big days were Cody Paladino (Hartford GC) and Brad Tilley (Brooklawn CC) with seven points while New Haven CC members Ben Day and Ben Conroy contributed 6.5 points.
Despite the defeat the Connecticut Section PGA still leads the all-time series 34-18.
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.
