I have so much fun playing on the Bags CT Tour.  You can play with anyone in the group and have a great time, that due to the membership is great.  You can make request to play early or late in the tournaments, and Brian Blade, the owner of the tour, will work with all of his members.  He is the best.  He is open to suggestions, for example, I asked him if he could put out a list of players at certain tournaments, and the next day, Brian put it on the website, which is real easy to use.  Trust me, if you love playing golf, like I do, you'll love playing in Bags CT organization.


Jerry Shemanskis
Bags CT Member

I can't wait for next year, I had a lot of fun playing with the BAGS group this past year. I love the idea of playing those courses normally not accessible to the public. You're doing a great job at getting the nicest courses to play and running the tournaments. I can't wait for next season if its anything like this past year, it should be a ball. Best wishes.
 
John Bobko

I dropped out of my country club membership because I didn’t have enough time to play the number of rounds it would take to justify the costs.  I love to play new and great courses so the Ct. Amateur Golf Tour was perfect.  I could play a lot of great courses and play them when it fit my schedule.  I have never played so many good golf courses in one year as I did this past year.  Not having to worry about setting up tee times and the great competition provided was just an extra bonus.! 

Dan Vaughn  

Brian Blade's CT Amateur Golf Tour is a godsend for golfers of all ages and abilities who want to compete with their peers on some of the finest public and private courses in the state, and beyond.  The competition isn't cutthroat, but you play for prizes, and you play by the rules of golf.  You don't have to be an expert on the rules; Brian is, and he welcomes questions, even if you're in the middle of a round.  (He provides his cell number.)

This is not a seat-of-the-pants operation: Brian sets all the tournaments up, keeps members informed about events via e-mail, and is present to supervise on-course sign-in.  He remains on site throughout tournaments, as well.   A large whiteboard next to the sign-in table lists foursomes, tee assignments, handicaps, rules, and other pertinent information. 

Brian is friendly, super-organized, and efficient.  Go through the website.  He appears to have anticipated every question you might ask, including how to get a handicap.

The costs are reasonable, and there are scores of tournaments on different days of the week from April through October.  Play a couple, play a lot.  It's your choice.  You will meet new people, you will make new friends, and you will play on some wonderful tracks.  And you know what?  Your golf might even improve, because when you play in competition (rather than just knocking it around), you tend to focus better.  

The Ct Amateur Golf Tour.  What's not to like?

Steve Grammatico

Bags CT is the greatest way to play some of the greatest private and public courses in CT at a great  price.  I met a lot of great guys of all calibers of golf.  I have told all my friends about it and told them to join. I got to play courses I would otherwise not be able to play.  The scoring system makes it fair so everyone has a chance to win something.  I myself won something a couple of times.  Brian makes it so easy.  Just sign up, show up and play.  The competition is great.  Thanks Brian... See you next year.

John Testa

Although only played a handful of events in this my second year, it's obvious the tour has grown in a very positive way.  A great schedule of events provides the opportunity for some great golf.  Have already signed on for another year.

Fred Atwell      

Brian, hope all is well..I unfortunately was not able to play in any of the events this year due to physical ailments that restricted my ability to swing a club..None the less, I was quite impressed with the quality and quantity of the courses you had on this years schedule..Conversations I had with friends who participated in tournaments were full of praise on how you and your staff organized the outings..I expect to be healthier by next year and look forward being able to experience and benefit from all your efforts..Great job..I look forward to the upcoming season for many reasons..Many thanks.

Mark Henderson

Brian,

This was my first year with the CT Amateur Golf Tour and I have to say that I have been very happy and pleased about joining this association.  Your hard work and efforts have made it a pleasure to play in courses that I would never have had the opportunity to play and with people that I have really enjoyed.  The organization of all the events has been terrific and I look forward to next year’s tour.

Thanks again

Barbara Considine