Connecticut

9-Hole Old Lyme Junior Open
2020-08-03 | Old Lyme Country Club, 40 McCurdy Rd, Old Lyme, CT, 06371, United States
The Developmental TOUR will be for players ages 8-13 as of July 31 who are relatively new to the game and would like to begin competing in individual tournaments. These will be 9-hole events held at separate locations and on separate days then our 18-hole and 36-hole events. Caddies and spectators will once again be permitted at these events. All players will tee off from forward tees ranging from 2200-2500 yards. Prizes will be separated into age divisions. Players who wish to graduate to the 18-hole Players TOUR can do so if deemed ready.
Caddies and spectators are allowed.
Each registration comes with range balls, lunch, and the ability to earn pro shop credit and trophies.

18-Hole Ryan Lee Memorial Junior Open
2020-08-04 | Timberlin Golf Club, 330 Southington Rd, Berlin, CT, 06037, United States
The Players TOUR is designed for experienced players not quite ready to play from the back tees or who still need to develop some of their skills. The age limit is 18 & under. These players will have had prior tournament experience either from the high school level, Junior TOUR, PGA Junior League or other organized golf. These will be 18-hole contests with the boys playing from approximately 5800-6100 yards and the girls playing from the forward tees. Players will have the opportunity to advance to the 36-hole Champions TOUR at any point if they meet set criteria. There will be a separate player of the year race for this level.
Each event includes range ball, lunch, and the ability to earn pro shop credit, trophies, and player of the year points.
Spectators are welcome.

PGA Jr. League Section Championship
2020-08-06 - 2020-08-07 | Lyman Orchards Golf Club, 70 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Hosted by Lyman Orchards Golf Club – Player Course. Day one will be an aggregate stroke play qualifier for all PGA Jr. League All-Star team from the Connecticut Section. The top four teams will advance to the Friday Championship and return to the traditional PGA Jr. League format.
The Championship Semi Finals will take place in the morning followed by the final match in the afternoon.
Ask your PGA Jr. League Captain for more information.

9-Hole Sharon Junior Open
2020-08-10 | Sharon Country Club, 2 Golf Drive, Sharon, CT, 06069, United States

Connecticut Assistant PGA Championship
2020-08-10 | Mill River Country Club, 4567 Main St, Stratford, CT, 06614, United States
REGISTRATION: Registration takes place through the PGA of America. See link in Tournament Information to register.
FORMAT:
36-holes of Stroke Play conducted on one day – Tuesday, August 10, 2020

Connecticut Senior PGA Championship
2020-08-10 - 2020-08-11 | Mill River Country Club, 4567 Main St, Stratford, CT, 06614, United States
FORMAT:
The format is a 36-hole stroke play event conducted over two days. Only PGA Members (50 and over) as defined by TR&R are eligible to enter.
The Legends Division will play a single 18-hole round on day one.
REGISTRATION:
There are TWO SEPARATE ENTRIES: One to enter the section championship (Registration is conducted by the section office) and the other is to enter the qualifier for the PGA Senior Professional Championship (Registration is conducted by the PGA America National Office). Competitors can choose to enter the section championship, the national qualifier or both. The champion’s name is engraved on The Raymond Harper Trophy.

18-Hole Ellington Ridge Junior Open
2020-08-17 | Ellington Ridge Country Club, 56 Abbott Rd, Ellington, CT, 06029, United States

36-Hole Champions TOUR Classic
2020-08-18 - 2020-08-19 | Shuttle Meadow Country Club, 51 Randecker Ln, Berlin, CT, 06037, United States
The Champions TOUR is designed for advanced players looking to play at the collegiate level. Boys will be playing from yardages of 6500-6900 and girls will be playing from 5500-5900 yards. These will all be 36-hole events that will be ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard and AJGA. With the help of some of Connecticut’s college coaches we have established these course set up guidelines with the hopes of attracting both the elite players in the area as well as the college coaches themselves. The Junior Golf Committee will reserve the right to reassign a player to the Players TOUR for further development if they fail to meet set guidelines during the season. Below are the guidelines for this TOUR:

Access to this TOUR will rely on GHIN Handicap Index’s, past tournament scores, and recommendations from your PGA Professional
Boys should have a GHIN Handicap Index of 10.0 or better (must be able to play yardages 6600-6900)
Girls should have a GHIN Handicap Index of 18.0 or better (must be able to play yardages 5600-5900)

All entries receive range ball, tee gift, lunch both days and the ability to earn player of the year points and trophies.

Hartford Women's Open
2020-08-23 - 2020-08-24
FORMAT:
36-hole, stroke play competition conducted over two days; 18-holes will be played on day one at Goodwin Park Golf Course and 18-holes will be played on day two at Keney Park Golf Course.
ELIGIBILITY:
Women Professionals and Amateurs (No age restrictions) with a handicap index of 18.0 or less.

Connecticut Section Professional Championship
2020-08-31 - 2020-09-01 | Wampanoag Country Club, 60 Wampanoag Dr, West Hartford, CT, 06117, United States
FORMAT:
36-holes of stroke play over two days.
QUALIFYING SPOTS:
The low three (3) finishers will earn an exemption into the 2021 PGA Professional National Championship to be held in April at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FL.
Please note that the 2020 Player of the Year will earn an exemption into the 2021 Professional National Championship. If the Player of the Year finishes in the top three the first alternate will earn an exemption.

PGA Pro-Veteran
2020-09-09
FORMAT:
Veterans will play a Scramble Format while the Professional plays individual stroke play. Professional Score will be combined with Veterans Scramble score to form a team score.
Competitions will include Individual Professional, Individual Professional Skins, and Team (Pro & 4 Veterans) Competition.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to PGA Active Members, All Life/Retired Members, PGA Reserved (Inactive) Members and eligibly employed PGA Associate Members (Apprentices).
Pros can bring their own veterans or you can reach out to Phil Krick at Mohegan Sun Golf Club (860) 862-9230 and he can help fill out your team.
The fee for veterans will be $75 each and will be paid by cash or check to the host club on the day of the event.
For the integrity of the event, please be sure that your vets have served honorably on active duty in the armed forces of the United States.

Annual Fall Meeting (Virtual)
2020-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The 2020 Annual Fall Meeting will be held virtually this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Please stay tuned for further information.

Connecticut PGA Championship
2020-09-21 - 2020-09-22 | Wintonbury Hills Golf Course, 206 Terry Plains Rd, Bloomfield, CT, 06002, United States
ELIGIBILITY:
Connecticut Section PGA Members & Associates as defined in the Tournament Rules and Regulations Article IV, sections 1&2
FORMAT:
36-hole, stroke play competition conducted over two days.

OMEGA Match Play Championship
2020-10-05 - 2020-10-07 | Pequabuck Golf Club, 56 School St, Terryville, CT, 06786, United States
ELIGIBILITY: Section-affiliated PGA Members as defined herein Article IV.
REGISTRATION: The field will be limited to 32 players based on the 2020 Player of the Year Points List. Any players that registers and is not on the points list will be entered into the event on a first come first serve basis.
SEEDING:
The defending champion, if eligible, will receive the #1 seed. All other seeds will be determined by Player of the Year point standings. Participants that have no Player of the Year points will be seeded by blind draw.

Lake of Isles PGA Pro-Scratch
2020-10-19 - 2020-10-20 | Lake of Isles, 1227, 1 Clubhouse Dr, North Stonington, CT, 06359, United States
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all PGA Members & PGA Associates, regardless of section affiliation. PGA Professionals & PGA Associates employed outside of the Connecticut Section are required to pay the $35 players fee.
Amateur partners must be at least 18 years old by the date of the event.
FORMAT:
36-Hole, best ball competition – GROSS ONLY, teams will consist of one PGA professional and one Amateur. The first round is played on the South Course and round two played on the North Course.

Del Kinney Pro-Pro Championship
2020-10-27 | Ludlow Country Club, 1 Tony Lema Dr, Ludlow, MA, 01056, United States
FORMAT:
18-Hole Four-Ball Stroke Play Competition.
ELIGIBILITY:
Teams shall consist of section-affiliated PGA Members as defined in Article IV, Section I of the TR&R and eligibly employed PGA Associates (whose team partner must be a PGA Member as defined above). Competitors may choose their own partner, however, the top 20 on the Player of the Year points list as of 30 days prior to the tournament may not be on the same team. Anyone outside the top 20 may form a team with any other eligible Section PGA Professional.
In addition a PGA Member inside the Top 10 on the current POY points list is not permitted to play with a PGA Associate (Apprentice).

Blue & Gold PGA Celebration
2020-10-28 | Wampanoag Country Club, 60 Wampanoag Dr, West Hartford, CT, 06117, United States
Start Time: 10:30 AM Shotgun Start
Format: 18-hole Stableford and the winning team will be determined by cumulative points from the respective team members
Lunch will be served. There will be a brief ceremony after the round and hors d’oeuvres will be served during this time.
Howie Friday and Bob Sparks will captain each team and conduct a draft, alternating picks. The draft will take place on Monday.
The section will pay the course fees, food & beverage, and provide a modest prize for the winning team – the Blue or the Gold.
Full entry fee supports charity.

Annual Fall Membership Meeting (Virtual)
2020-11-23 08:00 - 12:00
Due to Covid-19 restrictions the Section will hold a virtual Fall Meeting this year. Please stay tuned for further information.

Winter Workshop: Ikonik Golf & Supreme Golf
2021-01-07 15:00 - 17:00

Winter Workshop: PGA Jr. League & Supreme Golf Pt. 2
2021-01-20 15:00 - 17:00
PGA of America Regional League Manager Brian Bain will present virtually from 3:00 to 4:00 PM on program enhancements and ways to maximize your PGA Jr. League program in 2021. Brian will also cover PGA Family Cup.
In hour two of our workshop Supreme Golf will be back to further discuss all of the ways to utilize their tee time system.
To RSVP please email Tim Paragone at tparagone@pgahq.com
A link to enter the meeting will be sent out prior to the workshop.

Winter Workshop: Golf Instructor Panel
2021-02-02 10:00 - 12:00
Past Section Teacher’s of the Year recipients will present including Marc Bayram, George Connor, Dave Bove, John Vitale, Paul Ramee and Michel Painchaud.
To RSVP please email Dennis Dungee at ddungee@pgahq.com

Winter Workshop: Revolutionize Your Business & Staff Model - Retaining Business & The Surge of Golfers
2021-02-17 15:00 - 17:00
Howie Friday and Ian Marshall will moderate discussions in the first hour about what was learned in 2020 from the pandemic and retaining the surge of golfers.
The second hour, we will have Tom Hantke and Jim Remy discuss “outside the box” or “new ways of thinking” about your staff model and operations.
Email Dennis Dungee at ddungee@pgahq.com to RSVP

Winter Workshop: Best Practices
2021-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | The First Tee of CT, 55 Golf Club Rd, Cromwell, CT, 06416, United States
2020 Special Award Winners will present.

Winter Workshop: Teaching with Technology
2021-03-16 15:00 - 17:00
Ron Beck & Peter Egazarian will present. IN-PERSON event at NPI-Portland (1401 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480)

Winter Workshop: Junior Golf Development - Operation 36 & ADM Model
2021-03-30 15:00 - 17:00 | The First Tee of CT, 55 Golf Club Rd, Cromwell, CT, 06416, United States
Evan Lambert and Brian Phelps will present on Operation 36 and the ADM Model
This will be an in-person workshop held at the First Tee of Connecticut in Cromwell, Conn.

Spring Membership Meeting
2021-04-06
This event is being held virtually.

BOOM Tour Kickoff Event 1
2021-04-20 18:00 | Hops on the Hill Farm Brewery, 275 Dug Road, South Glastonbury, CT, 06073, United States
Join us for the first kickoff event for our new PGA BOOM Tour! There will be a Par 4 Food Truck, games, prizes, socializing and you’ll learn more about this tour. Each attendee will receive 1 free drink ticket and two discounts to be used towards their first two separate course entry fees on the tour when they sign up! *one set of discounts per member that attends.

BOOM Tour Kickoff Event 2
2021-04-28 18:00 | Hops on the Hill Farm Brewery, 275 Dug Road, South Glastonbury, CT, 06073, United States
Join us for the second kickoff event for the PGA BOOM Tour! There will be a Par 4 Food Truck, games, prizes, socializing and you’ll learn more about this tour. Each attendee will receive 1 free drink ticket and two discounts to be used towards their first two separate course entry fees on the tour when they sign up! *one set of discounts per member that attends.

Playing Ability Test
2021-05-06 | Windham Club, 184 Club Rd., North Windham, CT, 06256, United States
More details to come.

Spring Pro-Pro Tournament
2021-05-10 | The Farms Country Club, 180 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford, CT, 06492, United States
