Duncan tied for 41st after first-round 70

Tyler Duncan

RIDGELAND, S.C. — Tyler Duncan fired a 1-under par 70 and is tied for 41st place after Thursday’s opening round of the Palmetto Championship at Congaree.

Duncan, a 2008 Columbus North graduate, shot 35 on both nines at Congaree Golf Club.

Wes Roach is the first-round leader at 7-under 64. Doc Redman, Dustin Johnson, Chasson Hadley and Erik van Rooyen are one shot back at 6-under 65.