Greater New Milford Open

Event Details ⚙

Date: Sunday, 09 August 2026

End Date: Sunday, 09 August 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Strokeplay

Category: Open

Entry Fee: $180.00

Max Players: 160

Entry Method: Online

The prestigious Greater New Milford Open tournament is returning after 38 years, featuring a lineup of the region's best amateur players and hundreds of spectators. Saturday and Sunday, August 8–9, 2026. 18 holes each day (36 total), stroke play, gross & net scoring. Expected field: 160 players. All players pay full entry fee of $180 with strict USGA rules & integrity enforcement. Features hole-by-hole score sheets, live digital leaderboard displays, player introductions at first tee, and 10-minute tee time intervals starting at 6:30 a.m. Senior flights played from senior tees. Live streaming, drone footage, and social media highlights included. Multiple prizes including pro shop credit, certificates, and sponsor-branded trophies. Portion of proceeds donated to local charities: Loaves & Fishes Hospitality House, The Animal Welfare Society, and Thrift Mart of New Milford.

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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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