The CSGA Links Volume 5 Issue 2 June 2017 | Page 35

It’s just crazy, it’s surreal. I still can’t believe it all came together and I’m standing here as the champion. “ of close calls and near misses. He advanced to the quarterfinals of the Connecticut Amateur in 2007, finished fifth at the Connecticut Mid-Amateur in 2013, and advanced to the semifinals in last year’s Senior Match Play Championship. “Everything just came together for me, and to have my name on the trophy and to win my first event at Brooklawn is really special,” said Brett. Despite coming up short in the final match, it was a memorable week for Fabbri, who made a historic run at his home club that included knocking off Bruce Kraczkowsky (defending champion) and Richard Stevens (2007 Senior Amateur Champion). “My putter was really working well all week, and that really served me well,” said Fabbri. “I was fortunate to be able to beat a lot of great opponents and it was a really great experience to make it this far.” 11th Senior Match Play Championship June 7-9 - Brooklawn Country Club (Par 71) Champion: Tom Brett, Tallwood CC Runner-Up: Eugene Fabbri, Brooklawn CC Semifinalists: Dan Connell, Brooklawn CC Bruce Kraczkowsky, Blue Fox Run GC Quarterfinalists: Jim Romaniello, Shorehaven GC Richard Stevens, Eclub of Connecticut Paul Dinardo, Richter Park GC Stephen Carruthers, H. S. Richardson GC » Click here for Full Results www.csgalinks.org CSGA Links // June, 2017 | 35