Slow Start, Fast Finish
A
fter opening with a round of four over-par 75, Adam Rainaud of Black
Hall Club was more concerned about making the cut than capturing
his first state open title. Even after opening his second round even-par
through nine holes, the idea of winning the Connecticut Open seemed nearly
impossible for the two time defending Connecticut PGA Player of the Year. A
closing 31 on his back nine for a 66 put him safely inside the cut line, but there
was still plenty of work to be done. Teeing off for his final round forty minutes
before the leaders, and with a plethora of top players standing between him and
the lead, capturing the 82nd Connecticut Open seemed nearly out of reach.
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