(March 6, 2026) – The points list and selection criteria for Team Connecticut are now live. 2026 is the year players will earn points in select events to earn a place on the inaugural 2027 U.S. National Development Connecticut State Team.
The Selection Committee will name the top four (4) boys and four (4) girls to Team Connecticut directly from the point standings. The remaining four (4) spots will be named by the Selection Committee using the points standings as a guide in decision-making.
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2026 CSGA Junior Events
85th Connecticut Junior Amateur (July 6-9) at Watertown Golf Club
The 2026 Connecticut Junior Amateur champion will earn an exemption into the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur to be held at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, PA from July 20-25, 2026. The champion will also earn an exemption into the 2026 Connecticut Open, 2027 Russell C. Palmer Cup, and 2027 Connecticut Amateur.
5th Connecticut Girls’ Junior Amateur (June 23-25) at Fairview Farm Golf Course
In 2026, a new format will be implemented. The first round will feature 18 holes of stroke play qualifying before moving to match play. The champion will receive an exemption into the 78th U.S. Girls’ Junior to be held at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, NC, from July 13-18, 2026.
57th Borck Jr. (July 20-22) at Redding Country Club
The week begins with one day of stroke play qualifying followed by two days of match play. The Boys Champion will earn an exemption into the 2027 Russell C. Palmer Cup and the 2027 Connecticut Amateur.
Photo courtesy of the USGA
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.
