Ryan Leahey from Orange Hills CC posted a 5-under 65 to take a three-shot lead after the opening round of the Connecticut Public Links tournament held at Hunter GC.
Leahey, who qualified for both the U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Mid-Amateur this summer, leads Dave Szewczul by 3. Szewczul (Tunxis Plantation CC), who successfully defended his title at the New England Senior Amateur title two weeks ago at Race Brook CC, shot 68.
Former Yale University golfer Tom McCarthy (Twin Hills CC) is tied for eighth place after posting a 74.