Drive For The Game Feature - A series where we highlight our golf professionals that have generously conducted a fundraiser to raise money for the Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation, thank you Jordan!

“It was a part of the entry fee where we donated a portion to the Foundation and ...then we did a par 3 contest on top of it! We run it in honor of Steve Garren, who was a long-time assistant professional at MCC. Steve worked with so many kids and ran countless youth clinics and camps each year.

Because of the impact he had and how much he believed in junior golf, we decided the best way to honor him was by raising money and putting it toward something he cared deeply about. That’s why we always direct the funds to the PGA Golf Foundation, which helps provide those same opportunities for young golfers.” - Jordan Gosler, PGA

Congratulations to Connecticut PGA member, John Dipollina for being named a 2025 PGA Jr. League GameChanger Award winner!

John Dipollina has the 3rd largest PGA Jr. League program in the country and he has the largest program in the Connecticut Section PGA at 433.

Amazing work and... dedication into growing the game!

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Registration for Drive, Chip and Putt is now open!! We are running 5 local and 1 sub-regional qualifier!⛳️

Sign up at drivechipandputt.com

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It was a great week at the PGA Show for the Connecticut PGA Section! We are looking forward to the year ahead⛳️

Drive For The Game Feature - A series where we highlight our golf professionals that have generously conducted a fundraiser to raise money for the Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation, thank you Ronnie!

“I started my Birdies for Charity fundraiser the same year that Birdies Fore ...Brighter Futures was started. I got the idea during the spring meeting when receiving donations for birdies was mentioned. I like to play in our section events and wanted to combine my enjoyment of playing with a fundraising opportunity.

All I did was send an email to my membership explaining what the Foundation was, who it benefitted, and what I wanted to do to raise money. I asked for a small donation for any birdies I make in competition between Memorial Day and Labor Day. I also gave them the opportunity to give a flat donation.

I was pleasantly surprised at the overwhelming response I received. For a small 9 hole club we have raised over $25,000 so far. The members now look forward to this fundraising opportunity each year and it has grown each year.

Being a veteran myself helps touch my members even more. It’s a great way to mix my enjoyment of playing in competition and fundraising. I feel like each time I tee it up I’m trying to do well for myself, but also benefit the Foundation at the same time. I hope my success with my small membership will inspire other pros to do the same thing, or come up with their own spin on fundraising.” - Ronnie Pfaefflin, PGA