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I've been reading up on and thinking about getting a Junior PGA of Connecticut membership for the 2011 season. I figure it's about time I get exposed to some real competitive tournaments... Any thoughts? I know I need to get a hell of a lot better to compete for high finishes, but I figure it might be worth to get involved...

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Given what happened in Wisconsin, the only advice I can give you is to count your clubs on the first tee.

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I played a few years on the New England PGA Junior Tour . The name is New England but it is mostly MA, with a handful of events in RI and a couple in each NH, Vermont, CT, and Maine. I guess that's why CT has their own tour. You might be able to find a few Metropolitan PGA Junior Tour events in CT also.

Anyway, I really liked playing in the events. Some have better fields than others, but no matter where you play it's a good time. On the NE tour there are some more advanced 2 day events that college recruiters take notice of. If you are interested in making a name for yourself in the eyes of college courses, AJGA, FCWT, and Challenge Cup tournaments are also available. AJGA and FCWT are national and only hold a tournament or two a year in NE, but Challenge Cup is a step up from the CT PGA Junior Tour and is almost exclusively in NE.

Also, for the CT PGA Junior Tour you won't need to get "a hell of a lot better". Last year I was about a 6-8 handicap and I came in second in my last two tournaments with a 78 and a 74. If your 4ish handicap is at least close to being accurate, you should definitely compete.

Since I'll still be just 18 next summer, I might play in a few events. Maybe I'll see you if I do.

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Given what happened in Wisconsin, the only advice I can give you is to count your clubs on the first tee.

el oh el! Amen to that!

I played a few years on the

Thanks a lot for the extra information. It sounds like something I would definitely be interested in for next season... And I'll be sure to take a look into the other Junior tour options. I'm actually right on the MA border, so most Massachussetts tourneys wouldn't be much of an issue. Thanks again.


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