2021 Golf Tournament


Thank you for registering and being a part of the 32nd Anniversary of the ShopRite Nutmeg State Games & The First Tee - Connecticut Youth Golf Tournament Hosted by the City of New Britain. This year's Tournament will be hosted by Stanley Golf Course on Sunday, July 11th. All information about the Golf Tournament can be found below. Please click on the "Tee Times" icon below to view your start time.

  • Date: Sun., July 11th 
  • Location: Stanley Golf Course, New Britain
  • The 18&U and 16&U Divisions will play a 18 hole round.
    • Start times will be between 12:40 pm and 1:40 pm.
  • The 14U, 12U and 10&U Divisions will play a 9 hole round.
    • Start times will be between at 2:50 pm and 4:20 pm.
  • Tournament Coordinators
    • Mark Murnane, First Tee - Connecticut
    • Howie Friday, Stanley Golf Course.
  • Please Click Here to be Directed to Stanley Golf Course Website

Sport Details

Registration will begin at 11:45 a.m. for the 18 &Under and 16 &Under Divisions, please be sure to pick up your Nutmeg State Games Souvenir T-Shirt, your coupon for range balls and your coupon for lunch; provided by the Back Nine Tavern.

Registration will begin at 2:00 p.m. for all participants in the 14 &Under, 12 &Under and 10 &Under Divisions. Lunch for all participants is included in the entry fee and will be served inside the Back Nine Tavern before, during or after your round. Parents and guardians will be able to order lunch at their convenience inside at the Back Nine Tavern. Caddies are Not permitted for this tournament. 

The 18 & Under and 16 & Under Divisions will play a 18 hole round with starting times between at 12:40 pm and 1:40 pm on the White to Red Nines.

The 14 &Under, 12 &Under and 10 &Under Divisions will play a 9 hole round with starting times between at 2:50 pm and 4:20 pm on the Blue Nine.

  • Female Participants in both divisions will play from the Red Tees.
  • Male Participants in the 12 &Under and 10 &Under Division will play from the Red Tees.
  • Male Participants in 18 &Under, 16 &Under and 14 &Under will play from the White Tees.

Caddies are not permitted during the tournament. NO Golf Carts will be allowed for participants. Participants will need to carry their own bags. Participants will be allowed to use a push / pull cart for their golf bags. Push carts can be rented from Stanley Golf Course for $4.00.

Please note: Spectators will be permitted to walk or rent a golf cart ($10.25 for 9 holes / $17.75 for 18 holes). 

There will also be Closest to the Hole and Closest to the Line contests on the golf course. Following the round all players should return their scorecards to the scoring area outside of the Pro Shop, members of the Stanley Golf Course professional staff will be on hand to accept scorecards. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age division by members of the Nutmeg Games staff.

  • 10 & Under
    • 9 Hole Tournament. Limited to 12 Participants
  • 12 & Under
    • 9 Hole Tournament. Limited to 12 Participants
  • 14 & Under
    • 9 Hole Tournament. Limited to 12 Participants
  • 16 & Under
    • 18 Hole Tournament. Limited to 12 Participants
  • 18 & Under
    • 18 Hole Tournament. Limited to 12 Participants

Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age-group

  • Contest Holes
    • 18&U and 16&U Divisions
      • Closest to the Line - Hole #8 White 
        • Prizes awarded for male & female winners
      • Closest to the Pin - Hole #11 Red 
        • Prizes awarded for male & female winners
    • ​​10&U, 12&U and 14&U
      • Closest to the Line - Hole #7 Blue 
        • ​Prizes awarded for male & female winners
      • Closest to the Lin - Hole #8 Blue 
        • ​Prizes awarded for male & female winners

Athlete Code of Conduct

  • No alcoholic beverages or illegal substances are permitted in the possession of athletes.
  • Behavior on and off the competition field by any person’s associated with the "Games" must follow the highest standards.
  • Use of foul or abusive language constitutes a violation of the Code of Conduct.
  • All athletes must respect the decisions of the officials and umpires during and after competitions.  Any harassment will constitute a violation of the Code of Conduct.
  • Unruly behavior by spectators towards players, coaches, volunteers, and/or officials will not be tolerated.  Such behavior may result in the dismissal of the offending spectator from the competition site.
  • Any participant’s behavior deemed in violation of the Code of Conduct, as decided by the Nutmeg State Games administrative staff, subjects the competitor to expulsion from the "Games."

Participants entering an individual sport competition or meet are requested to submit an Individual Sport Athlete Registration Form and the Appropriate Individual Sport FEE as soon as possible to enhance their chances of competing in the Nutmeg State Games. In addition to the Individual Sport Registration Form and Individual Sport Fee participants are requested to include PROOF OF AGE for certain sport offerings. Please see the list of Sports below that require submission of proof of age. Proof of age includes a copy (please do not send originals) of one of the following: valid driver’s license, copy of a birth certificate or a copy of a passport.

You have the option to either Register ONLINE or by HARDCOPY - You do not have to do both! 

  • Online Registration is Closed!

To be considered for competition of the Nutmeg State Games an Individual Sport Participant must submit the following:

  1. Individual Sport Athlete Entry Form
     
  2. One check covering appropriate Individual Sport Fee
     
  3. Proof of age (a COPY of one of the following: Driver’s license, Birth Certificate or Passport).
    1. Proof of Age is required for the following Individual Sports: Archery, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Track & Field and Wrestling

The Nutmeg State Games Administration will notify a participant of his or her status by a confirmation email once the Registration goes through. Participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Participants not selected because of receipt after the registration deadline or other specified date (please see appropriate sport for registration deadline dates) will receive a full refund as soon as verification is possible.


First Tee – Connecticut is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do.

Through programs at 17 outdoor locations, in 162 schools and in partnership with local youth service agencies, we annually help shape the lives of over 71,000 young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf.

For more Information on the First Tee - Connecticut Please Click Here!

The Nutmeg State Games administration works closely with all Connecticut media outlets regarding any interesting stories about athletes and teams that will be participating in the "Games". If you have an interesting story to tell, we are all ears!

Human interests stories typically address situations "off-the-court". Do you volunteer in the community? Are you great at something other than the sport you are playing? Are you following in the steps of a a sibling or parent? Of course, if you are doing something great on the court please provide us with all the details.

If you, your team or someone you know fits any of these questions, please pass along this information or feel free to contact our office, and we would be happy to coordinate coverage on their behalf. - Please send all info to info@nutmegstategames.org.

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