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‘Hounds, Hawks ready for season’s back nine
The Naugatuck and Woodland golf teams have reached the midway point in the season and both teams are looking to hit their stride heading down the stretch drive before the Naugatuck Valley League tournament. Naugy (3-3) ran into a pair of the top teams in the NVL early this week and came out on... »
Greyhounds defend home course against Hawks
NAUGATUCK — Just call it the home-course advantage. Naugatuck used it to defeat Woodland at Hop Brook Golf Course on Tuesday afternoon. The Greyhounds defeated the Hawks by three strokes, 192-195, in the first league match for both teams. Naugy coach Craig Blanchard credited the victory, in part, to his team’s home course. “The home-field advantage... »
New faces on the links for Naugy
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck golf team’s season begins Tuesday with some new faces. The Greyhounds, who lost four seniors to graduation and finished fifth at last year’s Naugatuck Valley League championship, return a possible All-NVL candidate and a solid senior at the top of its lineup. Sophomore Nick Tribanas has a chance to be... »
Molnar wins Hop Brook’s senior championship
NAUGATUCK — Sam Molnar won the Senior Club Championship at Hop Brook Golf Course after a very close match with Wayne Buckmiller. The championship made Molnar a three-year winner. The Frist Flight Championship was won by Fred Mekdeci and the runner-up was Tom Matan. A lunch at Jesse Camille’s concluded the event and Tournament... »
Hop Brook holds championship
NAUGATUCK — Hop Brook Golf Course recently completed its 2011 club championship. Jesse Cyr won the Championship Flight. Mike Fleck was the runner-up. Rich Brenia won the First Flight. Paul Rokas was the runner-up. Dave Pires won the Second Flight. Mike Erickson was the runner-up. Matt McClain won the Third Flight. Tom Gaffney was... »
Parks and Rec offering golf lessons
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring fall golf lessons at Hop Brook Golf Course. The lessons are available for junior players, ages 7 to 12, and adults. Lessons will be held on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 14 and run to Oct. 6. The fee is $50 for juniors and $60 for... »
Beacon Falls golfer earns first junior PGA win
Ryan Warner recently won the Frank Kringle PGA Junior Championship in the 9 Hole Division with a scorching one over par 37 at the East Mountain Country Club in Westfield, Mass. “I have been working on my putting and chip shots,” Warner said. “Each tournament I have been able to knock a few more... »
Touchdown Club hosting golf tournament
PROSPECT — The Woodland Touchdown Club is holding its annual golf tournament on Aug. 13. The tournament will be held at the Highland Greens in Prospect. The tournament begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start. There will be food and refreshments. Space is limited. Registration fee is $45. To register or for more... »
Firefighters union hosting golf tournament
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck Firefighters Local 1219 will hold its 20th annual charity golf tournament at the Western Hills Golf Course, in Waterbury, on Aug. 17. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. The cost is $140 per person or $130 if paid in advance. The price includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Hills Restaurant,... »
Greyhounds, Hawks cap off golf season
WATERTOWN — The Naugatuck and Woodland golf teams entered the NVL championships with hopes of capturing the crown. Despite missing out on title, the Greyhounds and Hawks finished the year off strong on the links. Naugatuck took home sixth place under head coach Craig Blanchard at the NVL championships held at Crestbrook Country Club... »