Duncan tied for 118th after opening-round 77

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HOUSTON — Tyler Duncan carded an opening-round 7-over-par 77 Thursday and is tied for 118th place in the Houston Open.

Duncan, a 2008 Columbus North graduate, started with a birdie on No. 10, but triple-bogeyed No. 18 and shot 39 on his first nine. He finished with a 38 on the front nine.

Brandt Snedeker leads the tournament at 5-under 65. Six others are at 3-under 67.