Tag: Connecticut Golf
Joe LaCava: Caddy Hall of Famer Rolling with the Good Times
CROMWELL, Conn. – Joe LaCava began caddying on the PGA Tour almost by happenstance, and now 33 years later has several bags full of...
Connecticut 2019 Golf Year in Review
HARTFORD, Conn. – This year was arguably the best in Connecticut golf annals, and 2020 is set up to be even better.
The game’s 2019...
John VanDerLaan, Zack Zaback Advance to Korn Ferry Tour
HARTFORD, Conn. – John VanDerLaan and Zach Zaback will have at least partial status on the PGA Tour’s developmental tour in 2020.
VanDerLaan shot 18-under-par...
Ben James Leads U.S. Junior Presidents Cup Team to Victory
HARTFORD, Conn. – Being a member of the United States team in the Junior Presidents Cup was already the greatest golfing accomplishment of Ben...
Tribute to a Friend: Owen Canfield (1934-2019)
HARTFORD, Connecticut - When I heard Owen Canfield had died Saturday morning after a lengthy bout with colon cancer, an expected sadness filled my...
THREE INDUCTED INTO CONNECTICUT PGA HALL OF FAME
NORTH STONINGTON, Conn. – After more than four decades as a club professional, Mike Bailey is most proud of two accomplishments: helping people enjoy...
Record-Setting Victory for Alex Beach in Assistant PGA Championship
HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut claimed another national championship Sunday, and Alex Beach of Stamford showed good things really can come in threes while making...
Stan McFarland To Enter Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame
HARTFORD, Conn. – Knowing the Rules of Golf can often seem as difficult as trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube.
But Stan McFarland has rarely...
Kyle Gallo Inducted into Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame
HARTFORD, Conn. – Kyle Gallo has achieved on many levels in Connecticut golf, especially winning a record-tying four Connecticut Open titles.
So it’s no surprise...
2019 Presidents Cup: USA vs International Team
HARTFORD, Conn - Newtown native Joe LaCava is one of the best and most famous caddies in the history of golf, especially since he...