The CSGA Links Volume 4 Issue 5 September, 2016 | Page 17

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. Continued on next page >> www.csgalinks.org CSGA Links // September, 2016 | 17