Listowel's Corey Conners.  (Photo: Chuck Russell courtesy of Golf Canada)Listowel's Corey Conners. (Photo: Chuck Russell courtesy of Golf Canada)
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Listowel Golfer Finishes 1st Rd. At Canadian Open

Listowel's Corey Conners finished 5-over par in his first round of the RBC Canadian Open.

Conners got into a bit of early trouble with three consecutive bogeys on holes 4 through 6. He rebounded with a birdie on the 7th but then carded a double-bogey on the 8th. On the back nine, Conners sunk two birdies and three bogey's.

Conners is currently 131st at 5-over par with the leader at 7-under a number of golfers yet to finish.

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(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks)

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