17th Russell C. Palmer Cup

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Established and named in honor of the 1997 Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame inductee, Russell C. Palmer, the Palmer Cup is the CSGA's stroke play championship and is the first CSGA major championship contested each year.

 

Mr. Palmer was the CSGA Executive Director from 1986-1995. His numerous accomplishments include establishing the use of GHIN throughout CSGA member clubs and initiating the purchase of the “Connecticut Golf House” which for over 30 years has served as the home of the CSGA.

 

In addition to his work with the CSGA, Mr. Palmer was a member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, a past president of the International Association of Golf Administrators, and a past president of the Hartford Golf Club. He was also active in the United States Golf Association where he served as a member of the Museum Committee and as a rules official for several United States Amateurs, Opens and Senior Opens.