Tag: Connecticut Golf
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...
Ben Day Wins Connecticut Mid-Amateur Championship
HARTFORD, Conn - Ben Day survived a late scare and then parred the first playoff hole to defeat Rick Hayes and win the Connecticut...
Joe LaCava Inducted into Caddie Hall of Fame
HARTFORD, Conn - Newtown native Joe LaCava has caddied for some of the marquee golfers in the world, most notably his current employer, Tiger...
Mark Moriarty Drives The First Tee of Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. – When Mark Moriarty was named executive director of The First Tee of Connecticut 20 months ago, he had mighty big shoes...
Memorable Week at 44th Boys Junior PGA Championship
HARTFORD, Conn. – When Jack Heath was 2 years old, his mother, Kelley, wanted to get him out of the house so she sent...