Duncan tied for 19th after first-round 69

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Tyler Duncan fired a 2-under-par 69 in Thursday’s opening round and is tied for 19th place in The Genesis Invitational.

Duncan, a 2008 Columbus North graduate, shot 1-under 34 on the front nine and 1-under 35 on the back at Riviera Country Club.

Sam Burns leads the field after a 7-under 64. Matthew Fitzpatrick and Max Homa are two shots back at 5-under 66.