Alex Leonard leads after Day 1 of Vermont Amateur golf championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:43 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Alex Leonard leads after Day 1 of Vermont Amateur golf championship

Summary

Alex Leonard holds a one-stroke lead after the first round of the 2026 Vermont Amateur championship at Ekwanok Country Club on July 7. Leonard shot a 69, the only score under par among the competitors. He recorded three birdies and two bogeys during his round. The tournament features 110 golfers, with the top 40 advancing to the final two rounds. Competition continues on July 8 and concludes on July 9.

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•Leonard finished Day 1 with a score of 69.
•Lucas Politano and Austin Giroux are tied for second at 70.
•Nick Trottier made a hole-in-one on the par-3 11th hole.
•Evan Russell and Luke Russell are tied for fourth at 71.
•The tournament will continue on July 8.

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