Duncan tied for 45th after first-round 69

Tyler Duncan

CROMWELL, Conn. — Tyler Duncan fired a 1-under par 69 and is tied for 45th place after Thursday’s opening round of the Travelers Championship.

Duncan, a 2008 Columbus North graduate, shot 1-over 36 on the front nine and 2-under 33 on the back at TPC River Highlands.

Kramer Hickok and Satoshi Kodaira share the lead with a 7-under 63. Talor Gooch is one shot back at 6-under 64.