Duncan tied for 62nd after second-round 69

Tyler Duncan

La QUINTA, Calif. — Tyler Duncan fired a 3-under-par 69 at La Quinta Country Club in Friday’s second round and is tied for 62nd place at the midway point of The American Express

The Columbus North graduate had opened with a 5-under 67 on Thursday at the Pete Dye Stadium Course. He sits at 8-under 136 through 36 holes.

Sam Burns leads the tournament at 17-under 127. Michael Kim is one shot back at 16-under 128.