Orange, Connecticut (June 30, 2025) – Sadie Lee turned in an impressive first round 1-over 73 at Orange Hills Country Club and she will carry a five-shot lead into the second round of the 4th Connecticut Girls’ Junior Amateur presented by Chris Cote’s Golf Shop.
Lee (Tashua Knolls GC), a longtime competitor in CSGA events, played a steady round of golf that was highlighted by three birdies against four bogeys.
Her first birdie of the day came on the par-5 fourth before she added additional birdies on Nos. 9 and 15.
Two players – Zorah Williams (Stonington CC) and Elle Reid (Black Hall Club) – shot 6-over 78s to share second place. Lila Reiling (CC of Fairfield) is in fourth place at 9-over while Samantha Dunn (eClub of Connecticut) and Nina Dahl (Club River Oaks) are tied for fifth at 10-over.
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut Girls’ Junior Amateur presented by Chris Cote’s Golf Shop 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.
