The successful return of the Greater New Milford Open concluded with some unforgettable drama as BOTH the men’s and women’s championships went to playoffs!
On the women’s side, Jennifer Curran and Genevieve Courtney battled for 2 extra holes, with Genevieve finally capturing the win.
On the men’s side, it was Andrew Antonelli who came out on top, becoming the youngest-ever GMNO champion after a trio of bonus frames against runner-up Chet Hrostek.
The prestigious GNMO tournament is returning after 38 years, featuring a lineup of the region's best amateur players and great family activities over the entire weekend!
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 8–9, 2026
Format: 18 holes each day (36 total), stroke play, gross & net
Field: 148 players
To: Scott Eckelman, PGA
Subject: Thank you for a great GNMO
Hi Scott,
My name is Jake McCloskey, I recently played in the GNMO and am a former assistant pro at Ridgewood CC and current Danbury resident. I currently work as an Operations Manager at RX Global which partners with the PGA of America to put on the PGA Show down in Orlando.
I wanted to say congratulations and a massive thank you to you, your team, CVCC staff and all of the volunteers for an awesome event! Even though the weather tried its best to ruin the weekend, you all persevered through to host a memorable weekend. I never knew the GNMO was a thing but I am happy that it was brought back. All the effort put in with sponsors, giveaways and a quality golf course was tremendous for the local golf community. I look forward to many years of this event being run and one day playing with my kids and passing a legacy of participation on to them!
I know it’s the busy season and your free time is limited, but I’d love to get some time on your calendar to talk all things GNMO and PGA Show. I’m not sure if you attend every year, but we’d love to have you join us in Orlando. I’d also be interested in volunteering my time, ideas and connections to the event in the future if you’re looking for more help. Any event I go to, golf or not, I’m always looking at the event through my Operational Lense and want to help anyway I can.
As a fellow graduate of GAA Myrtle Beach (class of 2010), I’m always proud to see fellow alums crushing it in the industry. Keep up the amazing work at CVCC and hope to connect with you soon!
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Best, Jake |
More Than Just Golf!
We’ve planned a host of activities for the whole family, including:
- Coca Cola & Monster Prize Booths
- Giveaways and promotions
Your Coca-Cola bottle hanger could win you prizes at the GNMO!*
Look for specially marked Coca-Cola products with these bottle hangers. Bring yours to the Candlewood Valley Country Club pro shop for a chance to win.
How to enter:
Find products
Look for Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast products carrying the official Greater New Milford Open bottle hanger.Bring it in
Drop by the Candlewood Valley Country Club pro shop with your hanger anytime during the promotional period (now through August 7).Get entered
Pro shop staff will take your name, phone number, and email to enter you into the drawing. Bring in multiple hangers for multiple entries — each hanger is one chance to win.
*GREATER NEW MILFORD OPEN BOTTLE HANGER GIVEAWAY — OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. Sponsor This promotion is sponsored by Candlewood Valley Country Club in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast (“Sponsors”).
2. Eligibility Open to legal residents of Connecticut who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees of Candlewood Valley Country Club, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, and their immediate family members (spouse, parents, children, siblings) or household members are not eligible. Void where prohibited.
3. Entry period Entries will be accepted beginning July 27. 2026 and ending August 7, 2026. All entries must be received by the pro shop by the close of the entry period to be eligible.
4. How to enter: Bring a Greater New Milford Open bottle hanger tag, obtained from specially marked Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast products, to the Candlewood Valley Country Club pro shop during regular business hours within the entry period. Provide your name, phone number, and email address to pro shop staff, who will record your information for entry into the drawing. Each hanger tag submitted equals one entry; there is no limit on the number of entries per person, provided each entry is accompanied by a separate physical hanger tag. No purchase, payment, or donation is required to obtain a hanger tag or to enter.
5. Prizes
One (1) Coca-Cola branded cooler. Approximate retail value (ARV): $[___].
Two (2) pairs of foursome rounds of golf at Candlewood Valley Country Club, one pair awarded for each day of the tournament (August 8 and August 9, 2026). ARV per pair: $[___].
Total ARV of all prizes: $[___]. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Sponsors reserve the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if a listed prize becomes unavailable.
6. Winner selection and notification Winners will be selected by random drawing from all eligible entries received during the entry period. The drawing will take place during the Greater New Milford Open on [specific date/time]. Odds of winning depend on the total number of entries received. Winners will be notified by phone or email using the contact information provided at entry within [3–5] business days of the drawing. Winners must respond to claim their prize within [7] days of notification, or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected.
7. Use of personal information Name, phone number, and email address collected at entry will be used solely to administer this promotion and to contact winners. [Add here if you intend to use the data for future marketing: “By entering, participants also agree to receive promotional communications from Candlewood Valley Country Club / Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast. Consent to marketing communications is not a condition of entry.”] Information will not be sold to third parties.
8. General conditions Sponsors reserve the right to cancel, suspend, or modify this promotion, or these Official Rules, at any time without notice. Winners are solely responsible for any applicable federal, state, or local taxes on their prize. By entering, participants release Sponsors from any liability related to participation in this promotion or receipt/use of a prize. This promotion is governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut.