Cromwell officials laud arrival of Travelers Championship
CROMWELL: Embraced by all 169 cities and towns in the state as “our tournament,” the Travelers Championship at the TPC River Highland began a weeklong celebration of golf and Connecticut on Monday.
Gov. Dannel Malloy was present definition of a ceremony celebration of an event.” is “a
tournament.
“What an event this state,” he said.
The ceremony began with the presentation of the colors by the color guard from the Submarine Base in Groton and the playing of the National Anthem by the Coast Guard Academy Band.
Making his last appearance at the TPC as governor, Malloy lauded the efforts of Grube and his staff and praised the businesses that help to support the tournament.
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The result has been raising “well over $ 1 million a year,” ($ 1.7 million last year) which is used to support more than 100 charities.
Putting on the event of the size and scale of the Travelers is no small effort, Grube acknowledged.
He and his staff have already begun the work of organizing the 2019 tournament, a process he said takes 15 months.
Police Chief Denies Lamontagne meanwhile has issued an alert for residents and visitors to the tournament alike.
In calling on motorists to “drive carefully and safely,” Lamontagne said, “With the tournament becoming more and more popular each year since the Travelers became the title sponsor, there will be an increase in motor vehicle
Consequently,
“Motorists
traveling on Route 99/Main Street between Court Street and the Rocky Hill town line,” Lamontagne said in a statement.
gradually become heavier beginning Wednesday and continuing through the weekend. department
tournament parking along Route 99, north of Golf Club Road.
“Motorists are requested to reduce their speed in this area and to please
signs along the route, while carefully reading the signs before entering
“Local residents who do not plan to attend the tournament are encouraged to use alternate routes (including Interstate 91, Route 3 and Route 9) and should try to plan their trips accordingly.”
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- ecutive director Cathy Cooper said. “The Meijer LPGA Classic is a special way for families to spend time together, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the community support.”
The Meijer LPGA Classic for will have officers
of 144 of the best women golfers for 72 holes of stroke play over four days of competition. Proceeds from the tournament -- and each of the week’s festivities -- will
Simply Give program that restocks the shelves of food pantries across the Midwest.