Harwinton, Connecticut (July 11, 2023) – Top-seed Austin Perkins was among those who advanced to the Round of 16 at the 82nd Connecticut Junior Amateur hosted by Fairview Farm Golf Course.
Perkins (Harford GC) will face 2022 semifinalist Will Gregware (Farmington Woods GC) in the first match of the Round of 16. The second match will feature AJ Depaolo (Farms CC) and Michael Guerrera (CC of Farmington). Depaolo, the 25-seed, is one of nine seeds ranked 20 or higher to advance to the Round of 16.
Andrew Dunn (Shuttle Meadow CC) needed 20 holes to advance and will face Charles Schrohe (EClub of Connecticut). Match number four will see 2022 Borck Junior winner Alex Elia (Silver Spring CC) square off against William Giaquinto (New Haven CC).
The biggest upset in the Round of 32 was turned in by 31-seed Gavin Kvadus (EClub of Connecticut) who bested two-seed Will Lord (Suffield CC) 3&2. Kvadus will face Hudson Hagmann (The Connecticut GC) in the Round of 16.
Match number six will see Andrew Stickel (Burning Tree CC) face off against Sean Watchmaker (CC of New Canaan). In match number seven Leo Graham (Greenwich CC) will tangle with 2022 semifinalist Robby Rosati (Great River GC). In the final match of the Round of 16 Robert Zyskowski III (New Haven CC) will take on Caden Piselli (Great River GC). Both players won their matches on Tuesday in 19 holes.
The 82nd Connecticut Junior Amateur will continue on Wednesday with the Round of 16 followed by the quarterfinals.
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut Junior 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.
