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Fairfield Prep wins fourth straight CIAC Division I golf title

Will Neuenfeldt of Greenwich chips his shot onto the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Will Neuenfeldt of Greenwich chips his shot onto the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaGraham Geisler of Fairfield Prep hits his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Graham Geisler of Fairfield Prep hits his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaLuke Kowalchik of Fairfield Prep putts on 17 during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Luke Kowalchik of Fairfield Prep putts on 17 during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaQuinn Susanin of New Canaan, reacts after missing a putt on 18 during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Quinn Susanin of New Canaan, reacts after missing a putt on 18 during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaQuinn Susanin of New Canaan, tees off during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Quinn Susanin of New Canaan, tees off during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaThe Fairfield Prep golf team won its fourth consecutive CIAC Division I boys golf championship at Keney Park in Windsor Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

The Fairfield Prep golf team won its fourth consecutive CIAC Division I boys golf championship at Keney Park in Windsor Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

Joe Morelli / Hearst Connecticut MediaPictured, left to right: New Canaan golfer Quinn Susanin, Greenwich's Will Neuenfeldt and Fairfield Prep's Graham Geisler. Neuenfeldt won the CIAC Division I golf meet and Susanin and Geisler both tied for second at Keney Park in Windsor Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

Pictured, left to right: New Canaan golfer Quinn Susanin, Greenwich’s Will Neuenfeldt and Fairfield Prep’s Graham Geisler. Neuenfeldt won the CIAC Division I golf meet and Susanin and Geisler both tied for second at Keney Park in Windsor Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

Joe Morelli / Hearst Connecticut MediaTim Secor of Darien putts onto the green of the 10th hole during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Tim Secor of Darien putts onto the green of the 10th hole during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaPatrick Lewis of Trumbull watches his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Patrick Lewis of Trumbull watches his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaPatrick Lewis of Trumbull drives his approach shot to the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Patrick Lewis of Trumbull drives his approach shot to the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaNate Pickard of Newtown chips onto the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Nate Pickard of Newtown chips onto the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaBilly Rosati of Fairfield Prep fires his approach shot toward the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Billy Rosati of Fairfield Prep fires his approach shot toward the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaWilliam Lokey of Newtown watches his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

William Lokey of Newtown watches his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaJack Ryan of New Canaan hit his tee shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jack Ryan of New Canaan hit his tee shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaLuke Hoglund of Fairfield Prep tees off during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Luke Hoglund of Fairfield Prep tees off during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaWilliam Lokey of Newtown reacts to his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

William Lokey of Newtown reacts to his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaStephen Miklos of Trumbull chips onto the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Stephen Miklos of Trumbull chips onto the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaJack Ryan of New Canaan places his ball into position prior to putting during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jack Ryan of New Canaan places his ball into position prior to putting during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaLuke Hoglund of Fairfield Prep putts from the rough during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Winds

Luke Hoglund of Fairfield Prep putts from the rough during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Winds

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaStephen Miklos of Trumbull tees off during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Stephen Miklos of Trumbull tees off during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaLuke Hoglund of Fairfield Prep tees off during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Winds

Luke Hoglund of Fairfield Prep tees off during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Winds

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaKyle Rueckert of Hall chips out of the sand during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Kyle Rueckert of Hall chips out of the sand during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaCharles Debassio of Hall hits his shot over a stand of trees toward the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Charles Debassio of Hall hits his shot over a stand of trees toward the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaWill Neuenfedt of Greenwich, right, hits his approach shot onto the 16th green while coach Jeff Santilli looks on during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Will Neuenfedt of Greenwich, right, hits his approach shot onto the 16th green while coach Jeff Santilli looks on during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaBrayden Hussey of Bethel clears leaves on the putting line on the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Brayden Hussey of Bethel clears leaves on the putting line on the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaBrayden Hussey of Bethel putts during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Brayden Hussey of Bethel putts during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaCharles Debassio of Hall hits his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Charles Debassio of Hall hits his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaCharles Debassio of Hall tees off on the 17th hole during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Charles Debassio of Hall tees off on the 17th hole during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaWill Neuenfedt of Greenwich, tees off on the 17 hole during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Will Neuenfedt of Greenwich, tees off on the 17 hole during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut Mediaduring the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaNolan Leonard of Conard could not believe his putt did not fall during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Nolan Leonard of Conard could not believe his putt did not fall during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaQuinn Susanen of New Canaan hits his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Quinn Susanen of New Canaan hits his approach shot during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaQuinn Susanen of New Canaan makes his way to the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Quinn Susanen of New Canaan makes his way to the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaLuke Kowalchik of Fairfield Prep watches his chip shot roll on the greem during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Luke Kowalchik of Fairfield Prep watches his chip shot roll on the greem during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut MediaPatrick Lewis of Trumbull putts onto the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

Patrick Lewis of Trumbull putts onto the green during the CIAC Division I Golf Championships Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Keney Park in Windsor.

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WINDSOR — Last year, Greenwich golfer Will Neuenfeldt was surprised to win the CIAC Division I boys golf championship. 

This year’s win came as a surprise, too, to the senior. Still, Neuenfeldt captured his second straight Division I title Wednesday afternoon, firing a 1-under-par 69 at Keney Park to win by a shot.

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Greenwich senior Will Neuenfeldt wins his second straight CIAC Division I golf championship. #ctgolf https://t.co/nB6oArF6ko

— Joe Morelli (@nhrJoeMorelli) October 21, 2026

“I’m honestly shocked,” Neuenfeldt said. “Last year, I did not think I would do it and it was probably the best round of my life at the time. Also having it happen this year, I really was paying more attention and focused, committed to certain shots.”

There was another winning streak that continued Wednesday. Fairfield Prep captured its fourth consecutive team championship. The Jesuits won by six strokes over Conard.

Fairfield Prep’s top five golfers all shot between 70 and 72. Graham Geisler led the way with an even-par 70, tying for second overall.

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“We had a lot of pressure put on us to go out there and execute, but I think we did a really good job and it means a lot,” said Geisler, who spent his first two seasons at Greenwich before transferring to Fairfield Prep.

Fairfield Prep senior Graham Geisler shot a 70, tying for 2nd place and helping Fairfield Prep win its 4th straight CIAC Division I title. #ctgolf https://t.co/Oa0l6tSxc2

— Joe Morelli (@nhrJoeMorelli) October 21, 2026

Prep coach Rudy Maurtitz, recognizing his team’s depth, said he made some season-long adjustments to the starting lineup, giving many of the reserves a chance to play rather than using the same starting five for each match.

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The intention was to allow more than five golfers to qualify for the Division I meet. That meant all golfers had to play the required 10 regular-season matches to qualify. That led to some close losses during the season.

“I talked to those older guys at the beginning of the season,” Mauritz said. “I said, ‘Hey, here’s what I would like to do and here’s what it’s going to mean.’ They all were like, ‘Let’s do it.’  … We needed to dig deep and grind it out. There was a point where we were down four strokes as a team (to Conard).”

Prep’s Alex Mack, a freshman, shot a 71 while Luke Hoglund, Luke Kowalchik and Austin Mack all shot 72. Billy Rosati posted a 75.

This was the third time in this decade that Conard finished second to Prep in a CIAC Division I meet.

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“I’m very pleased with the boys. They’ve worked hard this year, it’s been a great season,” Conard golf coach Brett Franklin said.

Last year, Neuenfeldt shot a 68, the only player to break 70, to claim the crown at Stanley Golf Course in New Britain. 

“Obviously, I was thinking about last year, but didn’t expect to do it again. I’m very happy and proud of myself (with) the work I put in,” said Neuenfeldt, who said he is not playing golf in college.

New Canaan’s Quinn Susanin tied for second and got to 2-under par during the windy round thanks to four birdies on the back nine. But he bogeyed the final two holes to finish one behind Neuenfeldt.

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“I got really hot on the back nine, so I knew I had a chance,” Susanin said. “My buddies told me on 17 I was up by one. … Pretty proud of my round today and how I played. A little unfortunate to get second place, but that’s OK.”

Team results

1. Fairfield Prep, 285; 2. Conard, 292; 3. Darien and New Canaan, 300; 5. Greenwich, 301; 6. Wilton, 304; 7. Staples, 306; 8. Glastonbury, 307; 9. Hall, 312; 10. Newtown, 315; 11. Farmington and Fairfield Warde, 316; 13. Ridgefield, 317; 14. McMahon, Danbury and Trumbull, 318; 17. Bethel, 321; 18. Southington, 326; 19. Simsbury and Fairfield Ludlowe, 327. 

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Individual results

Will Neuenfeldt (Greenwich), 69; Graham Geisler (Fairfield Prep), 70; Quinn Susanin (New Canaan), 70; Charles DeBassio (Hall), 71; Tim Secor (Darien), 71; Nolan Leonard (Conard), 71; Alex Mack (Fairfield Prep), 71; Stephen Miklos (Trumbull), 71; Tyler Kuwada (Conard), 71; Austin Mack (Fairfield Prep), 72; Luke Hoglund (Fairfield Prep), 72; Luke Kowalchik (Fairfield Prep), 72; Jack Boller (Danbury), 73; Evan Sealove (Staples), 73; Evan Diramio (Glastonbury), 73; Jack Wishneski (Newtown), 73; Nini Jose III Tiongko (Greenwich), 74; Luke Kane (Wilton), 74; Chase Robustelli (Glastonbury), 74; Ryan Barnum (Conard), 74. 

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