Below is the Back9 produced preview video of the 43rd Julius Boros Challenge Cup matches, which
first began in 1972 and was founded in memory of famed golfer Julius Boros. The matches are an
annual gathering of the state’s top amateur and professional golfers, which showcases Connecticut
PGA Section Professionals against amateurs from the Connecticut State Golf Association in a match
play format.
Connecticut PGA Captures 43rd Julius Boros Challenge Cup
The Connecticut Section PGA, led by Captain Dennis Coscina, captured the 43rd Julius Boros Challenge Cup on Thursday in decisive fashion, winning the Cup for the third straight year by a margin
of 39.5 to 23.5.
The Connecticut Section PGA team, comprised of PGA Professionals from Connecticut and
Western Massachusetts, jumped out to an early 11-10 lead over the CSGA after the front nine and
never looked back. After making the turn, the PGA Team went on to capture all but two of the singles matches on the back nine, helping catapult them to their eventual victory.
“I’m so proud of my team for the way they played today”, said PGA Captain Dennis Coscina.
“All fourteen guys played with a tremendous amount of pride, and I am so thrilled that we were able
to retain the Cup for another year. The Challenge Cup is really a special day and a great opportunity
to gather two of the premiere golf organizations in Connecticut for an event rich in tradition and
camaraderie.”
The Connecticut Section PGA has an impressive record, having won thirty-one times to the
CSGA’s twelve since the inception of the matches. Their win on Thursday marked the third straight
year that the PGA has captured the Cup, a feat last accomplished by the CSGA team from 2009 to
2011. The longest winning streak recorded in the history of the matches dates back to 1984, when
the PGA recorded nine consecutive wins until the CSGA reclaimed the Cup in 1993.
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