About Us

The Shoreline Golf Society, Inc. (SGS)​

The Shoreline Golf Society (SGS) was founded at Klein’s Driving Range in Madison when Martin Axon, David Cook and PGA Professional Kevin Lamb first met.  They had the idea to create a golf club, without a golf course, which would be officially recognized by the Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA) and the United States Golf Association (USGA). 

Today the group has over 80 members and still calls Klein’s in Madison its informal “clubhouse.” Mike Rowan is the club President and Jon Wilson, Senior Director of Golf at Lyman Golf Club, is the clubs PGA Golf Professional. Michael Bench is the Competition Chairman.  Scott Feldman is the club’s Vice President; Al Haynes serves as the club’s Secretary, and the Treasurer is Mike Gifford.

The CSGA has recognized SGS as the “prototype” for an unaffiliated club and the USGA recognizes the SGS as a member Club.  

​The Society conducts weekly tournaments and events at venues throughout Connecticut.  In addition to enjoying the game of golf with fellow golf enthusiasts, members are afforded a USGA handicap, access to the CSGA Players Club and an interactive website to connect with players of similar skills.

​In April our season starts at The Shennecossett Golf Club in Groton, CT with our annual Red Ball Tournament.  The season’s major events include the President’s Cup in June, the Senior and Women’s Championship’s in July, and the Club Championship and Stableford Championship in August. The season concludes mid-October with the SGS Members Tournament where the top 16 players in the season standings compete for the Founder’s Cup. Low team net score, gross and net skins, and closet to the pin contests are open to all players.

Additionally, we have season long single elimination Match Play and 4 Ball Tournaments that are open to all members. They are always a lot of fun for those who like more one-on-one competition.