SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - It is a crowded men's leaderboard after Round 1 of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Golf Championships presented by belairdirect.

Conner Watt (Mississauga) of Humber shot the best round of the day, a one-over 73 to take a one stroke lead over Durham's Ryan Trapp (Cherry Downs). Mohawk's Nic Francis (Dundas) is two shots off the pace, followed by Seneca's Nicholas Ingoglia (Holland Landing) who is at four-over heading into Tuesday's action.

Four other golfers are tied for fifth place, five strokes behind Watt.

In the men's team competition, Humber has a 10-stroke advantage over Fanshawe. Durham sits in third place, 11 shots back.

In the women's competition, Georgian's Emilie Tyndall (Kirkland, Que.) holds a one-stroke lead over Humber teammates Jordon Newlands (Toronto) and Sheila McKeen (Ottawa). Humber's Sonia Naginadas (Aurora) is in fourth place, two shots behind, while Georgian's Addison Wallwin (Barrie) is five strokes off the pace. Not surprisingly, Humber and Georgian are neck and neck in the women's team competition, with Humber having a three stroke advantage.

The scheduled 54-hole tournament continues Tuesday at Crimson Ridge Golf Course in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and is hosted by Sault College.

Nearly 70 golfers are representing 14 Ontario college campuses, including Confederation, Durham, Fanshawe, Georgian, Humber, Lakehead (Orillia), Mohawk, Niagara, St. Clair, St. Lawrence (Brockville, Cornwall and Kingston), Sault and Seneca.

The tournament consists of three 18-hole rounds, weather permitting. The male and female player posting the lowest gross score through 54 holes will earn their respective individual championship.

Men's teams consist of four or five golfers, with the top four individual scores of each round contributing to the total team score. Women's teams consist of two or three golfers, with the top two individual scores of each round contributing to their total score. Schools with the lowest aggregate of gross scores after 54 holes win the respective team titles.

Crimson Ridge boats a spectacular collection of natural Northern Ontario landscape. Waterfalls, creeks, numerous elevation changes, mature hardwoods and spectacular views and vistas await OCAA student-athletes on this scenic par 72 layout. This course is a journey through bentgrass tees and greens, and dwarf bluegrass fairways and rough.

Championship Website: www.ocaa.com/championships/golf/2017-18/index

Crimson Ridge Golf Course: www.golfcrimsonridge.com

Results via Golf Ontario: gao.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/gao17/event/gao17150/contest/17/leaderboard.htm

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