Connecticut pro Jason Thresher won the 2017 Greater Bangor Open Golf Tournament and now he's in the lead at the 2019 Charlie's Maine Open Tournament in Augusta.

Thresher fired seven birdies at Augusta Country  Club on Tuesday to card a 6-under par 64.

His lead is just one stroke over defending Maine Open champ, New York pro Matthew Campbell and a pro from Tennessee, Jason Millard.

Former Husson University standout Gavin Dugas is making his professional debut in this event. He shot a 1-under par 69.

The second and final round is Wednesday. The winner takes home $7,000.

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