PHOTOS: Day 1 of the 2024 Vermont Amateur at Burlington Country Club

Lucas Politano watches his approach shot sail towards the green during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Michael Walsh watches a putt roll towards the hole during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Former champion Garren Poirier lines up a putt during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

First round leader and two time champion Evan Russell watches his tee shot on the 9th hole during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Austin Giroux chips onto the green during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Ryan Bloomer watches a putt drop during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Travis Russell lines up a putt during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Taylor Bellemare chips onto the green during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Defending champion Bryson Richards watches a drive during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Charlie Davis watches his shot head for the flag during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Cody Semmelrock hits a tee shot on the 9th hole during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Sebastian Pell watches his drive during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Alex Leonard tees off during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Garret Cameron hits an iron off the tee during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Troy Evans chips onto the green during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Owen Benoit follows thru on a drive during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Troy Goliber chips out of the rough during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Alec Carew watches his tee shot head for the green on the par 3 8th holes during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Riley Richards hits an iron off the tee during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Edward Lewicki tees off during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Nick Trottier hits a shot from below the green during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Edward Lito and caddy Jason Sherman discuss the line on a birdie putt during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Robbie Wells-Rogers hits an approach shot during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.

Jeff Maier hits an approach shot during the opening round of the 2024 Vermont Amateur golf championship at Burlington Country Club on Tuesday morning.