Will Kannegieser tees off during the opening round of the Maine Amateur golf tournament at the Brunswick Golf Club on Tuesday. He was among the top golfers with a 3-under 69. Staff photos by Ben McCanna

Ricky Jones swings for the green during the final hole of the opening round of the Maine Amateur golf tournament at the Brunswick Golf Club. Jones scored an even par with 72 strokes.

Reese McFarlane studies the green for a tough uphill putt during the opening round of the Maine Amateur golf tournament at the Brunswick Golf Club.

Mark Plummer takes his second stroke on the final hole of the opening round of the Maine Amateur golf tournament. Plummer shot two over par for a score of 74.

Alex Viola sizes up the green while his father – and caddy – Tony Viola looks on. The Brunswick resident shot three over par for a score of 75 during the opening round Tuesday.

Joe Baker, front, and Mark Plummer walk to the green on the final hole of the Maine Amateur golf tournament. On the opening day Tuesday, Baker shot three under par for a score of 69. Plummer shot two over par for a score of 74.

Matt Greenleaf chips onto the green on the final hole during the opening round. Greenleaf scored a 79, which is 7 over par.