Duncan tied for 122nd after opening-round 72
Tyler Duncan carded an even-par 72 in Thursday’s opening round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Duncan, a 2008 Columbus North graduate, was 2-under after five holes, but ended up with even-par 36s on both nines at Detroit Golf Club. He is tied for 122nd place and will need a strong round today to make the cut.
Nate Lashley leads the tournament after a 9-under 63. Ryan Armour and Nick Watney are one shot back at 8-under 64.
Otter Creek hosting local AJGA qualifier
A local qualifier for next week’s American Junior Golf Association Circle K Junior Championship hosted by Otter Creek will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Otter Creek.
The cost for the qualifier is $25. Boys or girls ages 14 to 18 who have not started college can call the pro shop to get their name on the list to play and can sign up at the course on Saturday morning.
One boy and one girl from Saturday’s qualifier will earn the right to play in the tournament, which is Tuesday through July 4 at Otter Creek. Incoming juniors Kody Reynolds of Columbus East and Nathaly Munnicha of Columbus North are the locals who already are entered in next week’s tournament.
The regular AJGA Tournament qualifier is on Sunday morning, and the field for that is full.
There will be a junior golf clinic at 1 p.m. Monday. Kids can register at 12:30 p.m. and will receive a hot dog, chips and Polar Pop from Circle K.
Because of an influx of donations, local organizers have added Foundation For Youth as a second charitable partner. The First Tee remains as a charitable partner.
