(April 20th, 2026) – In 2026, for the third time, the Connecticut Women’s Open will be conducted at Tumble Brook Country Club.. Before we head to Tumble Brook CC from June 2-4, we took a look back at the previous two championships held at the club.
Connecticut Women’s Open Past Champions
2013 – MEGAN KHANG
With rounds of 70-72, the future LPGA Tour star finished 2-under and won her second consecutive Connecticut Women’s Open title.
Khang, who began the final day one shot behind four-time champion Liz Janagelo Caron and Ashli Bunch, found herself in a tight race throughout the day. Her main competition on this day would be Bunch.
Khang, 15 years old and ranked as one of the top junior players in the country, had an up-and-down start to her front nine as her scorecard included a smattering of bogeys but also an eagle on the par-5 third.
Early on the back nine, Khang birdied Nos. 12 and 13 to tie Bunch. Meanwhile, Bunch, playing in the final group behind Khang, bogeyed Nos. 14 and 17 allowing Khang to pull in front and then hold on down the stretch.
Khang would win her third and final Connecticut Women’s Open two years later when she won at the Golf Club of Avon.
2008 – LYNN Valentine
For years, Lynn Valentine had been knocking on the door at the Connecticut Women’s Open. In 2008, her 10th try, she finally broke through.
A 1998 graduate of the University of Hartford, Valentine entered the final round at Tumble Brook CC three shots behind. However, after she birdied four of her first eight holes in the final round, she had stormed up the leaderboard and owned a three-shot advantage.
With victory in sight, Valentine struggled down the stretch as she three-putted three of the last four holes. Thankfully, Valentine mixed in a birdie on No. 17 that proved to be the difference. Defending champion Susan Ginter had a chance to force a playoff, but when her six-foot birdie putt on the final hole lipped out, the trophy belonged to Valentine.
Information provided by the Hartford Courant.
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut Women’s 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.
