Greater New Milford Open

Event Details ⚙

Date: Saturday, 08 August 2026

End Date: Sunday, 09 August 2026

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Open

Entry Fee: $180.00

Entry Method: Online

Sign-ups open: 15 Jun 2026

Sign-ups close: 10 Jun 2026

The prestigious Greater New Milford Open returns to Candlewood Valley Country Club on August 8–9, 2026, after a 38-year hiatus. This 36-hole amateur strokeplay tournament (18 holes each day) features gross and net scoring across multiple flights, including senior flight(s) played from senior tees. The expected field size is 160 players. All players must pay a full entry fee of $180; no complimentary entries are allowed except for sponsor-provided spots. Strict USGA rules apply, requiring official handicaps, signed/attested scorecards, and putt-out integrity. Tee times begin at 6:30 AM with 10-minute intervals. Player introductions at the first tee include name, town, club, and a short bio. The event features live streaming with drone footage, live digital leaderboard displays, and hole-by-hole score sheets. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to three local charities: Loaves & Fishes Hospitality House, The Animal Welfare Society, and Thrift Mart of New Milford. Prizes include pro shop credits, certificates, and sponsor-branded trophies. Lifetime exemptions are awarded to the Men's and Women's Championship Flight winners. Registration opens June 13–14, 2026, via online entry.

Prizes

Pro shop credit, certificates, and sponsor-branded trophies. Lifetime exemptions awarded to Men's and Women's Championship Flight winners.

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Venue

Candlewood Valley Country Club

New Milford, CT, United States

Candlewood Valley Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course located in New Milford, Connecticut at 401 Danbury Road. The course features challenging and scenic holes set within a landscape that provides impeccable playing conditions. The terrain and setting offer notable views, particularly from the clubhouse banquet facility which overlooks the golf course. The course is recognized for maintaining high standards of course conditioning and has earned distinction as the 2026 Golf Course of the Year by the New England Golf Course Owners Association. Candlewood Valley is staffed by dedicated golf professionals, including Head Golf Professional Scott Eckelman, PGA, who provides instruction to golfers of varying skill levels. The course accommodates golfers seeking both competitive play and casual rounds, with accessible golf options available for players with different abilities. The facility operates as a public golf course and supports various golf activities including leagues, instruction programs, and organized outings. The club also hosts the Greater New Milford Open tournament, indicating an active competitive golf program.

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