Aylsworth, Carta, Friday, Irvin Win Sales Representative-Professional Invitational Tournament

A True Summer Weather Day at Tumble Brook C.C.

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (May 16, 2013) - The team of John Aylsworth of COBRA PUMA GOLF, Ray Irvin of PGA Preferred Golf Course Insurance/Bouvier Insurance, Frank Carta of Madision C.C., and host PGA Professional, Howie Friday, fired a 12-under-par, 132, to win the Sales Representative-Professional Invitational Tournament (S.P.I.T.) at Tumble Brook Country Club today. Warm weather made for an enjoyable day that was all topped of with a spectacular reception and dinner under the direction of Executive Chef, Rob Vastano, and his staff. A big thank you also to head superintendent, Cindy Johnson, for immaculate course conditions.

Two teams tied for second place at 11-under-par, 133. The first included Patrick Aldrich, Kevin Lynch, Chris Thomas, and Jeff Palmer. The second was comprized of Bob Kay, Marty Burke, Mike O'Grady, Brendan Dlouhy.

The S.P.I.T. would not be possible without the dedication of our sales representatives serving PGA Professionals of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts as well as the Connecticut Section PGA Professionals themselves.

Stanley Golf Course Selected to Host Travelers Championship PGA TOUR Junior Clinic

Supported by the Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (May 14, 2013) – The Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation, Travelers Championship, and PGA TOUR, and have teamed up again this year to bring a PGA TOUR Player to Stanley Golf Course in New Britian, Conn. for a PGA TOUR Junior Clinic and autograph session on Wednesday, June 19, at 4:00 PM. Stanley G.C. was selected by the Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation to host this FREE clinic and Head PGA Professional, Kyle Hedstrom, is looking forward to the day.

“This is now our fourth year hosting a PGA TOUR Junior Clinic,” says Hedstrom. “We were one of the original facilities to host and we’ve been lucky enough to be chosen each year among other great clubs. It’s an honor to be a part of this great program that is supported by the Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation.”

Bilodeau Captures Spring PGA Stroke Play Title & Earns Berth in 2013 Travelers Championship

No Doubt with a Three-Stroke Margin

AMHERST, Mass. (May 13, 2013) – “It hasn’t even sank in yet,” says Kyle Bilodeau of Hop Meadow Country Club, following a three-under-par, 141, to capture his first Spring PGA Stroke Play title and snag a spot in the 2013 Travelers Championship, June 20-23. “I shot 70 this morning and I putted well. I’ve been working with my Head PGA Pro, Jason [Waters] on my putting… and I got on some good greens today and it finally started clicking.”

Ironically enough, Bilodeau was paired with defending champion, Ian Marshall of Watertown Golf Club, and he expected a good match. “I had a blast out there playing with Ian,” says Bilodeau. “When we went out on the second 18, I birdied the first and Ian birdied the second. I’m thinking ‘Wow, we’re going to have a shootout here’ but I ended up pulling away in the end.”

H. Smith Richardson Honored as Walter Lowell Public Golf Course Distinguished Service Award Recipient

Jim Alexander, Head PGA Professional, is Honored to Receive Award

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (May 10, 2013) – The Connecticut Section PGA announced that H. Smith Richardson Golf Course in Fairfield, Conn., has been named the 2013 recipient of the Walter Lowell Public Golf Course Distinguished Service Award, as the model public golf course serving the game of golf in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. The award was inaugurated in 2001 in honor of Canton Public Golf Course for the standards it set towards a public course’s responsibility to its community to provide playing opportunities for all those who want to play and learn the game.

H. Smith Richardson Golf Course was opened for business in 1972. Located in Fairfield, Conn., it is the only public golf course in a town of 55,000 residents. In addition to servicing the residents of Fairfield, H. Smith Richardson has often been referred to as Fairfield County's public golf course as residents from all over southern Fairfield County call “Smith” home due to a lack of public facilities in the area. Playing an average of 45,000 rounds per year, H. Smith Richardson has served as a valuable recreational facility for the entire area. In addition to their 18-hole facility, the Town of Fairfield and PGA Professionals oversee and manage a Par 3 course, the Carl J. Dickman Par 3, located in southern Fairfield. This course plays and average of 25,000 rounds per year. 

Western Mass Tee Party Held at Twin Hills C.C.

2013 Honoree, Paul Quinn Recognized

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (May 9, 2013) - Paul Quinn of Longmeadow C.C. was honored last night at Twin Hills C.C. during the 2013 Western Mass Tee Party. Quinn was recognized for his over 50 years of service to the game of golf and community in Western Massachusetts.

Pictured from left to right is Tim Quirk, Western Mass Tee Party Committee Chair, Paul Quinn, John Steffen, Host Head PGA Professional, and Tom Hantke, Executive Director of the Connecticut Section PGA.

Leja Wins Individual Pro; Pomperaug Wins Team in Stuart Miller Golf Sales Pro-Am

Part of the Mohegan Sun Pro-Am Series

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (May 6, 2013) - The Stuart Miller Golf Sales Pro-Am was held Monday at Twin Hills Country Club where Frank Leja of Campbell's Golf Center won the individual profesisonal competition with a three-under-par 68 and the team of Pomeraug G.C., led by Dave Cook, won the combined gross-net team competion. A total of six skins survived on the day going to Joe Finnie, Patrick Aldrich, Ed Slattery, Ron Dellostritto, Dave Dell, and Frank Leja.

The Stuart Miller Golf Sales Pro-Am is presented by Stuart Miller Golf Sales and supported by E-Z-GO as a part of the Mohegan Sun Pro-Am Series.