Stroke Play Championships begin

Area golfers competing

SPRINGFIELD - Gabe Trowbridge is in a six-way tie for 71st place after shooting an 8-over 79 in the first round of the Missouri Stroke Play Championship Monday at Twin Oaks Country Club.

Dan Campbell is in a three-way tie for 77th after carding an 80 and Samuel Englund is in a five-way tie for 84th after finishing his round with an 83.

Joey Johnson of Ozark leads the field after recording a 4-under 67.