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Disappointing Final Round For Conners at Valspar

Disappointment for Corey Conners at the Valspar Championship.

The Listowel native and PGA Tour Rookie was in the lead heading into the final round yesterday but shot a 6-over 77 to fall 15 places and finish tied for 16th.

Conners stunned golf fans with his incredible play in the first three rounds that included a 4-under 67, 2-under 69 and a 3-under 68.

England's Paul Casey vaulted 10 places with a 6-under 65 in his final round to win the event with a final score of 10-under 274. Patrick Reed and Tiger Woods finished second with a 9-under 275.

Adam Hadwin was the low Canadian with a final score of 4-under 280, tied for 12th.

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