Established in 1900, historic Highland Golf Club is one of the longest continually operating private golf clubs in Connecticut. Located just minutes from downtown Shelton CT, the rolling hills and target greens of its always pristinely conditioned Frank G. Gates designed layout ensures an enjoyable round for any level of golfer.
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UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS & EVENTS
Zuppardi's Pizza is always available at the bar ANNUAL PAR 3 TOURAMENT AND PIG ROAST BBQ FUNDRAISER MEETS GOALS
11/9/24 With a high level of member and guest participation, generous sponsors, and some world-class BBQ and fixin's provided by CT Yankee BBQ, Highland's Annual Par 3 Tournament and Pig Roast delivered on its fundraising goals, making a substantial contribution to the 2025 maintenance equipment budget. Tournament organizer Doug Rossetti and his team turned the Highland Golf course into 18 par 3's ranging from 65 to 180 yards in length. Seventy-two golfers played a four-man scramble, and when the dust settled, Team Maui - Jeff Roy, Luke Roy, John Kearns and Chad Esposito - took home the coveted Pig's Head Trophy. 2nd place went to the team of Gary Hare, Gene Rahily, Don Williams and Ron Cappellieri in a match of cards over Bob "Pops" Maler, Joe Joyce, EJ Volpe and Josh Rivera. Congrats Team Maui! 
Team Maui's Captain Jeff Roy with his Trophy
Member Jim Queen and his CT Yankee BBQ Crew
STEWART WINS 2024 BELDEN CUP
10/30/24 The season-long Belden Cup Tournament concluded this week with Mark Stewart grinding out a victory over Tom Gwilliam. Formerly called the Governor's Cup, it was renamed in 2024 honor of the late Rick Belden, a highly respected former club President. Well done Stewie! 
Belden Cup Finalists: Tom Gwilliam (left), Mark Stewart (right)
WINE TASTING PARTY
10/26/24 The 2nd Annual Highland Wine Tasting Party was held this past Saturday in the Lance Boros Memorial Dining Room. Organized by Club Manager Liz Falcioni and Chef Michele Zoppi, and hosted by Highland Member Wes Wallace of Votto Vines Importing, a fantastic time was had by all who attended (picture gallery below.) FINAL LEAGUE RESULTS
10/27/24 Tuesday League A Division: Russ Abraham / Steve Laviolette B Division: Andy Dunaj / Tommy Smith Sunday League Strikers Division: Joe Benanto / Matt Brouillette Crushers Division: Roger Granfors / Mike Freeman Gross Ringer: Mark Stewart Net Ringer: Mark Tilki Steak and Scramble: Gary Hare, Mike Homkovics, Roger Granfors, Dennis Garofolo TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS RESULTS
10/26/24 Individual Winners Flight A: Mike Dokla Flight B: Ron Refkofsky - Overall Winner Team Winners First Place: Mike Dokla / Don Williams Second Place: Phil Toohey / Roger Granfors Third Place: Greg Hames / Paul Ambrogio HIGHLAND WINS 2024 INTERCLUB MATCHES
10/13/24 Team Highland posted a 35.5 to 22.5 victory over Newtown CC in the 2024 Interclub Matches. Congrats to Captain Doug Rossetti and his team on the win. 
2024 Highland & Newtown Interclub Tournament Team Members
FINAL HOLE BIRDIE DECIDES CALCUTTA
10/12/24 The finals of the season long Calcutta Two Man Better Ball Tournament ended in dramatic fashion with the team of John Coppola and Paul Ambrogio converting an 18th hole birdie to defeat Mike Pingree and Sean Stewart 1up. Congrats John and Paul, well done! THURSDAY NIGHT LADIES LEAGUE CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SEASON
10/10/24 The Thursday Night Ladies League closed their season in style with a stuffed lobster dinner and all the fixings provided by C&R Catering. 
Thursday Night Ladies League Participants
HIGHLAND HOSTS CT WOMEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION (CWGA) CLOSING DAY EVENT
10/3/24 Highland proudly hosted this year's CWGA closing day scramble and luncheon. The organization also introduced Highland member Lisa Fern-Boros as its incoming President. Congratulations Lisa! 
L - R Outgoing CWGA President Michelle Murphy. Lisa Fern-Boros
BILLY DAY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS
9/16/24 Championship Flight Winners: Matt Belden, Chris Nugent Runners-up: Mike Homkovics, Ron Kearns Shootout Flight Winners: Rick Dunne, Rich Tilki Runners-up: Roger Granfors, Bill Kirkpatrick 
SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
8/10/24 The 2024 Senior Club Championship concluded this Saturday August 10th. Congratulations to the winners...
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COURSE STATUS - Open, potential for frost delays
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Aerial Photo Courtesy of Club Member Michael Becker
DRONE'S-EYE VIEW OF HIGHLAND
Courtesy of Parker Ryall 2024 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
9/2/24 John "JK" Kearns posted a 69 to defeat multiple past winner Pete Maier 2 and 1 to win the 2024 Highland Club Championship. In First Flight action, Mike Dokla took home the championship beating Will Maier 4 and 3. Steve Laviolette prevailed in the Second Flight over runner up Jim Meyer. Congratulations to all three Club Champions! 
RAY BROWN MEMBER / MEMBER RESULTS
7/28/24 The Ray Brown Member / Member is always one of the most popular events on the Highland tournament schedule due to its unique format - four nine hole rounds over two days, each with a different format - Best Ball, Scramble, Scotch Scramble and Alternate Shot. Hot and steamy summer conditions greeted the 30 two-man teams who teed it up this past weekend. The gross and net winners are listed below: Gross 1. Will Maier / Chris Nugent (overall winner) 2. Mark Stewart / Sean Stewart 3. Phil Toohey / Pete Maier Net 1. Rob Brouillette / Matt Brouillette 2. Gary Hare / Matt Hare 3. Chris Landona / Mike Homkovics 
Congratulations to this year's overall winners, Will Maier and Chris Nugent, with an overall score of 130, or 6 under par, which according to Highland Club Professional, Mike Martin, is a tournament record. Well done!
ICEMAN MEMBER / GUEST RESULTS
Aug 17, 2024 Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Iceman Member / Guest: Gross Division Joe Benanto / Jeff Toni Net Division: Jeff Zeleny / Jason Foote THREE DAY MEMBER GUEST MEMBER / GUEST RESULTS
6/11/24 Twenty-four teams across four flights participated in the annual Highland Three-Day Member / Guest this past weekend. Good weather and the usual pristine course conditions greeted participating members and their guests. Congratulations to the winning teams... -Championship Flight: Sean Connolly / Jeff Toni -1st Flight: Mike Pingree / Jon Pingree -2nd Flight: Roger Granfors / Bob Granfors -3rd Flight: Ben Trabka / Jim Trabka -Shootout: Chris Panek / Kevin Corda 
VETERANS RECOGNIZED AT MEMORIAL DAY SCRAMBLE
5/27/24 Despite unfavorable weather, a full field turned out for the 2024 Memorial Day Scramble. Participating veteran members included: Bob Nager, Dennis Garafolo, Rich Tilki, Bob Valenti, Bill Ahearn and Greg Hames. Your fellow members thank you for your service. 
L - R: Greg Hames, Bob Valenti
HIGHLAND DRIVE IN FULL BLOOM
5/1/2024 
OPENING DAY "SHAMBLE" KICKS OFF THE HIGHLAND 2024 TOURNAMENT SEASON
4/27/24 The Opening Day ABCD Shamble, signifying the official start of the 2024 Highland Tournament Season, was held Saturday April 27th. Blue skies, bright sunshine and great 
2024 Opening Day ABCD Shamble Participants
course conditions greeted the 72 participating members. Congratulations to the winning team of Phil Toohey, Al Felice, Gary Cirillo and Bill Dyer (pictured below.)
L - R: Bill Dyer, Gary Cirillo, Al Felice, Phil Toohey
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