Duncan tied for 45th after first-round 70

Tyler Duncan

PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Tyler Duncan fired a 1-under-par 70 in Thursday’s opening round and is tied for 45th place in the Valspar Championship.

Starting on the back nine, Duncan shot 1-over 36 on his first nine and 2-under 34 on the front at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead course.

Keegan Bradley leads the tournament at 7-under 64. Five players are tied for second at 5-under 66.