Tommy McDonagh from Shorehaven Golf Club defeated Matt Smith of Quinnatisset CC 3 and 2 to win the 109th Connecticut Amateur Championship Saturday at Rolling Hills CC in Wilton.
McDonagh, who also won this event in 2006, trailed Smith 1-down after the first 18 holes. Then Smith went 2-up through 24 holes.
But McDonagh took the lead for good through 29 holes, then closed out Smith on the 34th hole.