Adam Decker of Exton fired a first-round score of 65 at the Frank B. Fuhrer Pennsylvania Open at the Pittsburgh Field Club Monday.

His six-under 65 (33-32) included 10 birdies, four pars and four bogeys.

Ryan Sikora of North Huntington bogeyed the final two holes to finish two strokes behind Decker.

Rob McClellan of Butler, the club pro at Olde Stonewall in Ellwood City, is tied for third place with Chip Zimmerman of Cheswick and John D. Mazza of Beaver Falls with a 68.

McClellan carded a 35-33 for his score.

Other area golfers of note include Joe Boros (Saxonburg) of Treesdale Golf and Country Club (34-36-70, tied for 13th); John Aubrey Sr. (Butler) of Dubbs Dred (37-34-71, tied for 20th); Ben Smith (Bakerstown) of the Fox Chapel Golf Club (36-35-71, tied for 20th) and Rick Stimmel of Cranberry Township) (38-34-72, tied for 36th).

Smith is the grandson of Vernon L. Wise of Penn Township.

The 132-player field is comprised of amateurs and professionals from throughout the state. The championship is limited to residents of the commonwealth who have a handicap index of 7.4 or lower.

Today's second round will begin at 8 a.m. The field will be cut to the low 40 players and ties after this round.