Named for Russell C. Palmer, former CSGA Executive Director (1986-1995) and inductee into the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame (1997), the Palmer Cup is the Connecticut Stroke Play Championship. Mr. Palmer’s numerous accomplishments include establishing the use of GHIN throughout CSGA member clubs and initiating the purchase of the “Connecticut Golf House” which for 25 years served as the home of the CSGA and the Connecticut Section PGA.

In addition to his work with the CSGA, Mr. Palmer was a member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, a past president of the International Association of Golf Administrators, and a past president of the Hartford Golf Club. He was also active in the United States Golf Association where he served as a member of the Museum Committee and as a rules official for several United States Amateurs, Opens and Senior Opens.

The Country Club of Waterbury has hosted the following CSGA championships
Russell C. Palmer Cup: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Connecticut Amateur Championship: 1933, 1942, 1947, 1958, 1962, 1967, 1974, 1983, 1999, 2010
Connecticut Open Championship: 2005
Connecticut Women's Open Championship: 2004
Connecticut Senior Amateur: 1964, 1970, 1977, 1978, 1982

Past Tournament Results: 2016 | 2015 | 2014| 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010

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  Back Nine Charge: Monte Mullen Captures Palmer Cup
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  Follow Live: Day Two at the 14th Palmer Cup
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  Trio Atop Leaderboard at 14th Palmer Cup
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  Storylines from the 14th Russell C. Palmer Cup