Corey Conners, a Canadian golfer, showcased an impressive performance during the second round of The Players Championship. He achieved a remarkable score of 5-under 67, propelling him up the leaderboard.
Current Standings at The Players Championship
After Friday’s play, Conners finds himself four strokes behind leader Ludvig Aberg, who is at 12-under. Conners is tied for second place with 2021 champion Justin Thomas at 8-under for the tournament.
Highlights of Conners’ Round
- Started strong with birdies on the first four holes.
- Recorded a total of seven birdies and one eagle.
- Made a remarkable eagle on the ninth hole from 102 yards out.
Only a few players surpassed Conners’ score in the second round, including Aberg (63), Brian Harman (64), Xander Schauffele (65), Michael Thorbjornsen (65), Keegan Bradley (66), and Cam Young (66).
Conners’ Previous Performance and Stats
The 34-year-old golfer is currently ranked No. 39 in the world. He aims to secure his third PGA Tour title. This season, he has made the cut in four out of five tournaments, with a tie for 33rd place last weekend at Bay Hill.
Notable Canadian Competitors
- Taylor Pendrith: 1-under
- Nick Taylor: Even par
- Sudarshan Yellamaraju: +1
- Mackenzie Hughes: +7 (missed cut)
- A.J. Ewart: +9 (missed cut)
Conners is one of six Canadians competing at TPC Sawgrass this weekend. Coverage of The Players Championship will continue throughout the weekend on TSN and TSN+.
