The Hartpanoag Classic

Golf's Greatest Test. Two clubs. Two teams. Eighteen holes. One pair of chalices.

Hartford Golf Club meets Wampanoag Country Club in an 18-hole match play showdown to determine the champion of private golf in West Hartford. First annual edition: Sunday, September 13, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Wampanoag Country Club.

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The Tournament

The Hartpanoag Classic is an annual 18-hole match play competition where teams from Hartford Golf Club and Wampanoag Country Club face off to determine the champion of private golf in West Hartford.

The first annual Hartpanoag Classic will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, teeing off at 8:00 AM at Wampanoag Country Club. Two teams of two members each will face off in a single 18-hole match in a battle of golf skill and pride, with hosting duties alternating between the clubs each year.

The Format

One 18-hole fourball match played in match play format
No handicap adjustment between players
One point is awarded to the winner of each hole. If there is no outright winner of the hole, no point is awarded
Golf cart is optional but recommended. Cart use must be offered by members of each host club to their guests
The members of the host club must cover the greens fees of the non-members
All food and beverages are covered by the member(s) of the associated club

Day of Schedule

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Wampanoag Country Club. A morning of competitive golf, camaraderie, and tradition.

Time	Event
7:30 AM	Breakfast sandwiches provided by the losing team of the previous year
7:31 AM	Range and putting green warm-up
8:00 AM	The match tees off at Wampanoag Country Club
~12:30 PM	Presentation of the Championship Chalices
12:45 PM	Lunch and drinks at Wampanoag Country Club

The Championship Chalices

"The Hartpanoag Classic boasts one of the most unique trophies in sport: a pair of custom pewter chalices that reside with the champion twosome for the duration of their reign."

Unlike traditional trophies that sit in a glass case, the Hartpanoag chalices belong to the winners — one for each member of the victorious team — to display, drink from, and defend until the following year's Classic.

The Clubs

Two storied private clubs. One rivalry.

Hartford Golf Club

One of Connecticut's most prestigious private clubs, Hartford Golf Club has a rich history of competitive golf and tradition. HGC brings its storied pedigree to the Hartpanoag Classic.

Wampanoag Country Club

A Donald Ross-designed masterpiece in West Hartford, Wampanoag Country Club is known for its challenging greens and timeless layout. Wamp brings course knowledge and home field advantage.

Tournament History

The Hartpanoag Classic begins its storied history on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Wampanoag Country Club. Results will be recorded here for posterity.

Year	Champions	Club	Host Club	Result
2026	To be determined	—	Wampanoag Country Club	—

The Competitors

Four golfers. Two clubs. One burning desire to claim the chalices.

Hartford Golf Club

Kevin Froeb

"Kev Kev"

Hometown West Hartford, CT Occupation Insurance Bigwig Home Course Hartford Golf Club Handicap Too cool for a handicap

Dubbed the "selfie king" by his friends, Kevin is a master of the self-photograph — but he never smiles.

Hartford Golf Club

James Regan

"Long-Ball James"

Hometown West Hartford, CT Occupation Esquire Extraordinaire Home Course Hartford Golf Club Handicap 11.6 (as of April 2026)

James once caddied for a PGA Tour pro at a pro-am, was asked to read a putt, and sent him 6 feet past the hole. The pro has since retired.

Wampanoag Country Club

Wampanoag CC

Jon Lis

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Hometown West Hartford, CT Occupation Aspiring Doctor Home Course Wampanoag Country Club Handicap 13.3 (as of April 2026)

His handicap on his home simulator with professional auto-putt is +4.7. Clearly his real game needs work.

Wampanoag CC

Steve Morse

"Steech"

Hometown West Hartford, CT Occupation Something something finance and deals and hundreds of millions of dollars Home Course Wampanoag Country Club Handicap 15.0 (as of April 2026)

Despite never wanting a cat, he now has a cat. And they are inseparable.

Photos

Photos from the Classic will appear here after the inaugural event.