FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (July 14, 2014) -- Gerry Mackedon shot an even par 71 to take the first-round lead at the 2014 Michael Hebron Amateur Championship.
Playing the rugged Black Course at Bethpage State Park, Mackedon built a one-shot lead over Connor O'Rourke in the 36-hole event that goes to honor a longtime Long Island PGA pro and run by the Long Island Golf Association.
Mike Guli and Paul Naples are tied for third after shooting first-round 73s while Brandon Romano, Colin Warren, Tyler Abrahamsen, Charles Tongue III and Mark Reilly sit just three shots back and tied for fifth place.
Gerry Mackedon leads Hebron Amateur at Bethpage Black
Playing the rugged Black Course at Bethpage State Park, Mackedon built a one-shot lead over Connor O'Rourke in the 36-hole event