Player of the Year

about the csga

In 2024, the CSGA will be awarding a One Day Tournament Player of the Year in the Gross and Net categories of the Tettelbach (Under 55) and Siderowf (55 and over ) Divisions. Players will accumulate points based on their finishes in One Day Tournaments throughout the season. A sum of $4,000 in merchandise certificates to Chris Cote’s Golf Shop will be awarded to the top three finishers in the One Day Player of the Year Contest in each division category, for a total of twelve lucky winners.

Points System Breakdown:

One Day Tournaments

Finish	Points Awarded
1st	100 Points
2nd	70 Points
3rd	50 Points
4th	40 Points
5th	35 Points
6th	30 Points
7th	26 Points
8th	22 Points
9th	18 Points
10th	16 Points
11th	14 Points
12th	12 Points
13th	10 Points
14th	8 Points
15th	6 Points

One Day Championship

Finish	Points Awarded
1st	150 Points
2nd	100 Points
3rd	75 Points
4th	60 Points
5th	52 Points
6th	46 Points
7th	40 Points
8th	34 Points
9th	28 Points
10th	25 Points
11th	22 Points
12th	19 Points
13th	16 Points
14th	13 Points
15th	10 Points

Chris Cote's Golf Shop

Chris Cote’s Golf Shop in Portland and Southington offers the latest technology in custom club fitting, club repair, practice facilities, and accessories. The Portland and Southington retail stores are known for their free custom club fitting experience. Cote’s Golf Shop recently expanded to a new Performance Center on Route 17 in Portland for seasonal Tour Level Fitting Experiences and lessons with a 400 yard deep Toptracer Driving Range. For year round golfers, check out Cote’s second Toptracer Range with heated and covered bays in Southington or the Indoor Golf studio attached to the main Portland Store.

Chris Cote’s Golf Shop is a family-owned business providing professional service and advice that is sure to improve your game. Stop by any location to see why they’re known as Connecticut’s Friendliest Golf Shop!

Players may earn points for both the Gross and Net Player of the Year in their respective divisions, but may only be eligible for prizes in one of them. Points for all positions, including first place, will be split among the finishers in that position.

women Golf Association

Founded in 1899, the CSGA is the country’s oldest state golf association and, as an Allied Golf Association of the USGA, provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. In addition to administering handicaps for over 40,000 members at 181 member clubs, the CSGA conducts more than 85 days of competition throughout the year for golfers of all ages, genders, and skill levels. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the CSGA supports a variety of golf organizations within Connecticut, including the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents.

The Connecticut State Golf Association (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, in addition to administering handicaps for over 40,000 members and 181 member clubs. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the CSGA supports a variety of golf organizations within Connecticut, including the Connecticut Women’s Golf Association, Southern New England Women’s Golf Association, The First Tee, the Connecticut PGA, and the CSGA Scholarship Fund in Honor of Widdy Neale.

The Executive Committee of the CSGA consists of a President, three Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and special advisors. The State is divided into five regions. In each region there is a Regional Vice President and two at-large representatives. And, at every club, there is a Club Representative who functions as the CSGA liaison at the club level.