Duncan tied for 38th after 2nd straight 69

PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Tyler Duncan fired his second consecutive 2-under-par 69 on Friday and is tied for 38th place at the midway point of the Valspar Championship.

Duncan, a 2008 Columbus North graduate, eagled the first hole of his second round and shot 2-under 34 on the front. He was even-par 35 on the back.

Matthew NeSmith carded a 10-under 61 Friday and leads the tournament at 14-under 128. Adam Hadwin is two shots back at 12-under 130.