Shannon Johnson, a 35-year-old from Norton, Mass., who has built a distinguished amateur career, holds a one-shot lead after the first round by shooting a par 72.
Bailey Plourde hits a shot from the fairway on the 11th hole while competing in the New England Women's Golf Association Championship on Monday at The Woodlands Club in Falmouth. Plourde shot a 87, 15 over par.
Elizabeth Lacognata, an 18-year-old from Scarborough, places her ball on the 11th green Monday during the first round of the New England Women’s Golf Association championship at The Woodlands Club. Lacognata shot an 86.
Mara Tiger chips a shot on to the green at the 18th hole at the New England Women's Golf Association Championship on Monday at The Woodlands Club in Falmouth. Tiger shot a 85 on Monday.
Erin Holmes of Gray, a former Greely High golfer, hits a shot onto the 18th green Monday during the first round of the New England Women’s Golf Association championship at The Woodlands Club in Falmouth. Holmes shot a 79, the best score among the 26 Maine competitors.
Erin Holmes watches a putt on the green of the 11th hole while competing in the New England Women's Golf Association Championship on Monday at The Woodlands Club in Falmouth. Holmes shot a 79, the best score of Maine women competing on Monday.
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