Cole Anderson studies the green during the first round of the Maine Amateur on Tuesday at Portland Country Club. Anderson shot 5-under par 65 to take the early lead.

Reese McFarlane swings out of the rough during first-round play. He ended with a 71.

Drew Powell digs out of a bunker on the second hole.

Brian Bilodeau of Martindale Country Club tees off on the second hole during first-round play.

Len Cole, left, of Falmouth Country Club and Cole Anderson of Samoset Resort congratulate each other after finishing the 18th hole.

Cole Anderson of Samoset Resort shot a 65, one of only three sub-par rounds in the morning session.

Len Cole pumps his fist after sinking a putt. He finished with a 73.

Will Kannegieser of Martindale Country Club shoots out of a bunker on the second hole.

John Hayes IV of Purpoodock Club chips onto the green on the second hole.

Will Kannegieser of Martindale Country Club tees off on the second hole.

Andrew Slattery of Martindale Country Club resets his ball on the green of the first hole.