Peter Williamson of New Hampshire is the current leader by 2 shots late in the opening round of the 82nd New England Amateur being played at Metacomet Country Club in East Providence, R.I. Williamson shot a 6-under-par 64.
Jeff Hedden of the Black Hall Club is tied for second place at 4-under 66. Kevin Josephson of Stanley GC and Cody Paladino of Timberlin GC are in a large group tied for fifth place at 2-under 68.
Ryan Leahey of Orange Hills CC is tied for 11th at 1-under 69. Reigning state amateur champion Tom McDonagh is at even-par 70.
The field will be cut to the low 40 players and ties after Tuesday's second round. The final 36 holes will be played Wednesday.