Valero Texas Open win ‘changes things big time’ for Augusta-bound Corey Conners Globe_Sports
Corey Conners poses with the trophy after winning the 2019 Valero Texas Open, at TPC San Antonio Oaks Course, in San Antonio, Tex., on April 7, 2019.Corey Conners was battling through qualifiers last Monday, winning a 6-for-1 playoff just to make the Valero Texas Open.
“It’s been a bit of a whirlwind,” said Conners, who added the organizers of the Valero Texas Open provided him with the flight and accommodation in Augusta, Ga. “Not what I expected to be doing after this week ended but I’m really excited.”The first Monday qualifier to win on the PGA Tour in nine years, the product of Listowel, Ont., birdied three of the final five holes for his second straight 6-under 66 and a two-stroke victory over Charley Hoffman on Sunday.
“I haven’t thought that far ahead, but I know that a win changes things big time,” said Conners, who is now in a position to strategically pick what tournaments he will play in. “Making my schedule – something that I hadn’t been able to do last year or this year – I’m excited to be able to pick and choose the events I’ll play in.”
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