US Challenge Cup - Nutmeg Junior Championship
A 2-day regional event in Bloomfield, CT. The field projects stronger than a typical local start. There are 2 nearby alternatives the same weekend for families weighing fit, cost, and timing.
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About the course
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AJGA Performance Stars
| Boys 14 & Under | |
|---|---|
| Championboys | 1 ★ |
| Boys 15-18 | |
|---|---|
| Championboys | 4 ★ |
| Top 10%boys | 1 ★ |
| Girls Open | |
|---|---|
| Championgirls | 2 ★ |
| Top 3girls | 1 ★ |
Strong regional field. Expect competitive juniors from across the state and nearby areas.
Independent event. Check the event website for the rest of its schedule.
Course demands standard course management and accurate iron play.
Before and after this event
A tournament is rarely wrong on its own. It is wrong in the sequence. These are the starts in the same state three weeks before and two weeks after.
Up to 3 weeks before
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Tallwood Country ClubOct 4, 2026 · Hebron, CT · USKG · $47
- 81st Connecticut Senior AmateurSep 30 – Oct 1, 2026 · Madison, CT · CSGA · $100
- Exempt Players - 81st Connecticut Senior AmateurSep 29–30, 2026 · Madison, CT · CSGA · $100
- The Remy Cup (Invite Only)Sep 27, 2026 · Bloomfield, CT · CTPGAJGA · $75
- Remy CupSep 27, 2026 · Bloomfield, CT · NEPGAJT · $75
Up to 2 weeks after
- 2026 New England State InvitationalOct 17–18, 2026 · Farmington, CT · USKG
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Crestbrook Park Golf CourseOct 24, 2026 · Watertown, CT · USKG · $47
- U.S. Kids Local Tour – Keney Park Golf Club (Tour Championship)Oct 25, 2026 · Hartford, CT · USKG · $47
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Questions about this event
When is the US Challenge Cup - Nutmeg Junior Championship?
US Challenge Cup - Nutmeg Junior Championship runs Oct 10–11, 2026 (2 days) on the USCHALLENGEC schedule.
Where is the US Challenge Cup - Nutmeg Junior Championship played?
It is played at Wintonbury Hills GC - Wintonbury Hills GC in Bloomfield, CT.
How many rounds is it?
2 days of stroke play. Multi-day events reward consistency: one bad round is hard to recover from in a strong field.
What level of player is this event for?
US Challenge Cup - Nutmeg Junior Championship is a regional-tier event: a match event for players competing regularly on their state or regional tour. Search your player above to see the field fit and what this event would do to their class rank.
What else is on that weekend?
There are 2 other junior events in Connecticut the same weekend. See the "before and after" and "other options" sections on this page, or browse all Connecticut tournaments.
How do I know if this event is worth entering?
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Other options to weigh
Families deciding on this event may also want to compare nearby starts on the same weekend.
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