The Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA) functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. Founded in 1899 and based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, it is the country’s oldest state golf association. The CSGA administers handicaps for over 40,000 members at 181 member clubs through the USGA’s GHIN system including free handicap services to junior golfers through the e-club program. In addition, the CSGA conducts more than 85 days of competition throughout the year for golfers of all ages, genders, and skill levels, including the Connecticut Open, Connecticut Amateur, Connecticut Junior Amateur Women’s Open and Women’s Amateur, along with it’s popular One Day Series. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the CSGA supports a variety of golf organizations within Connecticut, including First Tee – Connecticut. For more information about the CSGA, call (860) 257-4171 or visit www.csgalinks.org.
Travelers Championship
The Travelers Championship is proud to be Connecticut’s PGA TOUR Signature Event donating 100% of its net proceeds to non-profit organizations throughout New England. An integral part of the community for more than 70 years, the 2025 Travelers Championship generated more than $4 million for over 245 non-profits, both record highs. Travelers also set a new record in 2025 as the longest-running title sponsor in the tournament’s history at 19 years! Since 2007, the Travelers Championship has generated more than $35 million for over 1,000 nonprofits across the region. Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Travelers, said, “The Travelers Championship extends far beyond tournament week. We have created a community of fans that spans the region, and it is because of their support that we are able to make such an impact on so many charities, the true winners of the Travelers Championship.” Last year’s primary beneficiary was The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, with a variety of other deserving charities spanning arts and culture, education, health care, human services, mental health, food insecurity, science, technology and youth development, such as we provide at First Tee – Connecticut! We are also grateful for our partnership with The Travelers Championship providing a tremendous fundraising opportunity through the Birdies for Charity platform to raise funds and awareness of our mission. The 2026 Travelers Championship will be held from June 22 – 28 at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
Connecticut Section PGA
The Connecticut Section of the PGA of America is the 23rd of the 41 sections chartered that together comprise the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA of America), which was founded in 1916. All of the state of Connecticut – with the exception of territory south and west of a line between the cities of Danbury and Bridgeport, and the western half of the state of Massachusetts, except for a small northwestern corner of the state-are the boundaries for the section. There are a total of 638 golf professionals affiliated with the section (PGA Members and Registered Associates). These professionals are employed at over 175 PGA Recognized Golf Facilities throughout the region, with the exception of Life Members who are retired or not actively employed. The Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation has been consistent and generous in their support of First Tee – Connecticut programming since 2001. The Foundation’s purpose is to grow the game and positively impact thelives of youth, special needs golfers, military veterans, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA Professionals and the game of golf. Our grant awards support the delivery of our foundational Group Lessons series around the state and we are grateful for their belief in our mission. For more information about the Connecticut Section PGA, call (860) 430-2302 or visit www.ctpga.com.