The Spotlight
Travelers Championship Generates $1.35 Million for Charity
F
ollowing the exciting conclusion of the 2014 Travelers Championship,
Travelers announced that the tournament generated in excess
of $1.3 million for charity. Great weather and a player field that
included some of the best golfers in the world drew large crowds and
engagement from the entire community. The week-long event delivered
record-breaking support for non-profit organizations across New England,
such as The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, an organization that provides a
summer camp experience for children suffering from serious illnesses.
“I want to thank everyone who helped make the 2014 Travelers Championship an overwhelming
success,” said Jay Fishman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Travelers. “As a hometown
company, we are proud to be part of an event that has a tremendous impact on the local economy
and benefits so many charities across the region.”
The tournament provides 100 percent of its net proceeds to charity and offers programs that
allow charities to use the tournament to raise funds. In addition to the more than 1,200 Travelers
employees who volunteer at the event, the company’s employees participate each year in Birdies for
Charity, a program that collects pledges for every birdie made during the Travelers Championship to
raise additional funds for the tournament’s charities.
Fishman added, “Tournament Director Nathan Grube and his entire staff worked tirelessly and
did an exceptional job this week to put on a world-class golf event. The competition was outstanding,
and Kevin Streelman is a great champion. We look forward to another exciting tournament next year
and the opportunity to continue giving back to the community.”
80th Connecticut Open Championship Qualifying Underway
T
he first of six qualifiers for the 80th
Connecticut Open Championship began
on Thursday, June 26th. A total of ten
players punched their ticket to Rolling Hills Country
Club, with Paul Pastore of Eclub of Fairfield County
claiming medalist honors with a round of even-par
72. The cut fell at 76 (+4), with a five-man playoff
needed to determine the final spot.
Qualifiers
1
T2
T2
T2
T2
T2
T7
T7
9
10
6
Paul Pastore (a), Eclub of Fairfield County -- 72
Blake Kelley (a), Manchester CC -- 73
Michael Masso (a)
, Lake of Isles GC -- 73
Burgess Houston,
Unattached -- 73
Chris Wiatr (a), CC of Waterbury -- 73
John Jackopsic (a), Gillette Ridge GC -- 73
David Pastore (a), Oak Hills Park GC -- 74
Tony Frabizzio, Fairfield, CT -- 74
Dave Jones (a),
Mohegan Sun CC -- 75
William R Smittle (a), Great River GC -- 76
Connecticut State Golf Association
Upcoming Open Qualifiers
Monday, June 30th - Tallwood Country Club
Monday, June 30th - Aspetuck Valley Country Club
Thursday, July 3rd - Hartford Golf Club
Monday, July 14th - Shuttle Meadow Country Club
Tuesday, July 15th - Wintonbury Hills Golf Course