(July 22, 2026) – The 92nd Connecticut Open begins on Monday morning. Here are some groups to watch during the first two rounds at the Country Club of Fairfield.
Tee Times I Watch Live Final Round Coverage – Wednesday I Preview
The Anniversary Group
(9 a.m.*/2 p.m.)
- Nick Cook (2005, 2006 Connecticut Open Champion) – 20 Year Anniversary of second title
- Adam Rainaud (2016 Connecticut Open Champion) – 10 Year Anniversary
- Peter Ballo (2021, 2022 Connecticut Open Champion) – 5 Year Anniversary of first title
Last Three Runner-ups
(1:50 p.m.*/8:50 a.m.)
- Jared Nelson (2025)
- Chris Fosdick (2024)
- David Pastore (2023)
Family Guy Group
(7:50 a.m./12:50 p.m.*)
Griffin Lawlor, Brian Kehoe, Chris Cocozza
Saved By The Bell Group
(8:40 a.m./1:40 p.m.*)
Zach Place, Terry Slater, Shaun Powers
Backstreet Boys Group
(8:10 a.m.*/1:10 p.m.)
AJ Cavotta, Brian Keiser, Nick Calabrese
Lewis & Clark Go West Group
(8:30 a.m.*/1:30 p.m.)
Ashton Lewis, Clark Robinson, Matthew West
The Office Group
(7:30 a.m.*/12:30 p.m.)
Alex Halpert, Michael Staisil, Ryan Willey
Other Players/Groups to Watch
Luke Hoglund (7:30 a.m./12:30 p.m.*) – the week will begin with the current Country Club of Fairfield club champion hitting the opening tee shot off the first hole.
Ed Babbington (12:30 p.m.*/7:30 a.m.) – on Tuesday, Babbington, the Country Club of Fairfield Sasco Champion, will hit the opening tee shot off the first hole.
Jim Becker (1 p.m.*/8 a.m.) – the Connecticut Golf Hall of Famer is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his back-to-back Connecticut Open titles in 1975 and 1976.
(1:30/8:30 a.m.* )
- Jackson Roman (2024 Connecticut Open Champion)
- Jason Thresher (Two-time New Hampshire Open Champion)
- Jon Moles (2024 Maryland PGA Assistant Professional Champion)
(12:40 p.m.*/7:40 a.m.)
- Bradley Sawka (2024 Connecticut Open Low Amateur)
- Kyle Gallo (Four-Time Connecticut Open Champion)
- Mike Ballo, Jr. (2025 Connecticut Open Champion)
(12:50 p.m.*/7:50 a.m.)
- Michael Miller (Two-time New York State Open Champion)
- Rick Dowling (Three-time Connecticut Amateur Champion)
- Robby Rosati (Committed to University of Maryland)
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut Open 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.
