FREDRICKSBURG, Md. (Oct. 15, 2013) -- Defending champion John Howson shot a 5-under 67 in Round 1 and leads at the Maryland Senior Open at Worthington Manor.
Howson, an amateur, is one shot up on professionals John Francisco and Rick Schuller, who both shot 4-under 68 in Tuesday's first round.
Michael Kelly is the next lowest amateur, firing a first-round 1-under 71.
The second and final round will be played Wednesday.