TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Welcome Letter
Connecticut Open Championship:
HAT TRICK!
Twice a past champion, Frank Bensel showed everyone why he’s still the man to beat,
shooting a final round 66 to score his third Connecticut Open title.
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Russell C. Palmer Cup:
OLD-FASHIONED COMEBACK
Trailing the leaders by eight strokes heading into the final round, Blake Morris fashioned a
southern-style rally in front of the home crowd to claim his first CSGA title.
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Connecticut Women’s Open:
EYES ON THE PRIZE
From the first hole to the final putt, Carmen Bandea of Johns Creek, Georgia never lost her
composure en-route to her first Connecticut Women’s Open title.
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Senior Match Play Championship:
FOURTH TIME’S A CHARM
Dave Szewczul overcame an early deficit in the final match to outlast Jon Groveman for
his fourth Senior Match Play title in five years.
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Connecticut Amateur Championship:
HOUSE OF CARDS
Making his first appearance at the “final table”, Zach Zaback never folded and used his
impressive short game skills to capture the 112th Connecticut Amateur.
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Connecticut Junior Amateur Championship:
THE REAL DEAL
Last year’s Runner-Up, Evan Grenus had made headlines before. By winning the
Connecticut Junior Amateur, the rising superstar confirmed he’s the next big thing.
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Connecticut Mid-Amateur Championship:
TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN
In search of capturing his first CSGA championship in sixteen years, Kevin Foster used his
home course knowledge and support to come out on top.
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Tournament of Champions:
PHOTO FINISH
Amid picturesque views and stunning scenery, Benjamin Day and Richard Wilczewski
were able to win by a nose with closing birdies on the finishing stretch.
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Connecticut Senior Amateur Championship:
HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES!
Having played collegiate soccer, Mark Vasington had faced plenty of pressure-packed
situations, but none quite like having the lead at a CSGA major championship.
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Connecticut Public Links Championship:
FIRST AT LAST
After nearly twenty years of playing in CSGA competitions and plenty of close calls, Glen
Boggini broke through to win his first individual major championship.
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New England Golf Association:
VICTORIES ABOUND
John VanDerLaan and Jim Romaniello represented the Nutmeg State and brought home
the hardware in their respective championships.
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Complete 2014 Tournament Results
USGA State Team Championship:
CONNECTICUT PRIDE