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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Conners in 3rd at Staal Foundation Open

Listowel's Corey Conners is in a tie for third at the Staal Foundation Open in Thunder Bay.

Conners fired a 4-under 68 in his opening round yesterday. He shot five birdies and one bogey yesterday. American James Erkenbeck is in the lead with a 7-under 65.

The Staal Foundation Open on the PGA's MacKenzie Tour is the last chance for players to earn an exemption to the RBC Canadian Open.

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