Corey Conners books his ticket to Augusta
Canadian wins Texas Open to clinch final spot for the Masters
Valero — Canadian Corey Conners clinched an astonishing two-shot victory over American Charley Hoffman at the Texas Open on Sunday to punch the final ticket to the Masters. Conners, ranked 196th in the world, compiled a crazy, rollercoaster six-under-par 66 that included 10 birdies in the final round at TPC San Antonio. He followed four early birdies with four consecutive bogeys on the front nine before storming home with six birdies and three pars to claim his first PGA title. “Definitely a dream come true. It was an amazing day,” Conners told PGA Tour Radio after finishing at 20-under 268 to secure his second shot at the Masters after playing as an amateur in 2015. The 27-year-old from Ontario was so low on the pecking order that he was not even exempt into the Texas Open. Instead, he had to run the gauntlet of a Monday qualifier, among 73 players competing for four spots. Six players ended up in a playoff for the final berth, and Conners was the man to emerge triumphant. Hoffman ...
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