The CSGA Links Volume 1 Issue 6 September, 2013 | Page 6

Newsmakers Connecticut Represented at 10th Women’s State Team Matches On September 17th-19th, the team of Lisa FernBoros, Jennifer Holland and Debbie Johnson traveled to Kettering, Ohio to compete in the 10th Women’s State Team Championship at NCR Country Club. The tournament gathers threeperson teams from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to compete in a 54 hole stroke play championship. Connecticut shot a team score of 173-173--346 to finish in a tie for 42nd place. Congratulations to the team on representing Connecticut in this national championship. Paladino Continues Record Summer with Win at 89th California State Fair Championship Cody Paladino of Wethersfield Country Club continued his record-breaking summer by capturing the 89th California State Fair Championship. The tournament, whose past champions include Kevin Sutherland, Ken Venturi and Al Geiberger, is held in conjunction with the California State Fair at MacKenzie Golf Course at Haggin Oaks in Sacramento, California. Paladino shot rounds of 66-70-66 for a total of fourteen under-par, which landed him in a playoff with Joel Stalter and Brandon Hagy. After making birdie on the first two playoff holes, he made a 20-foot eagle putt for the win on the 3rd playoff hole. Connecticut tops leaderboard at New England Senior Amateur Shawn McLoughlin of Ridgewood Country Club (below center) captured the 2013 New England Amateur in record fashion, shooting 73-72--145 to win by a single stroke. Connecticut had the most players of any state (7) in the Top 15. Among those were Bill Hermanson (Runner-up- below left) and Bill Torza (T11- below right). 6 Connecticut State Golf Association