Bob Kay of Hartford shot a 5-under-par 66 to hold a two-shot lead after the opening round of the 30th Connecticut Open at Shennecossett Golf Course in Groton Monday.


Defending champion Lloyd Fisher of Grand Rapids, Mich., David Jones of Norwich and James Becker of Windsor are all tied for second at 3-under 68. Fran Marrello of Plymouth and Tony Kelley of Holyoke, Mass. are tied for fifth with 69s. The final round is Tuesday.