The number two holds significant relevance for Perth County’s Corey Conners.
The Listowel native was a two-time academic All-American at his alma matter, Kent State University, where he graduated with a degree in actuarial mathematics.
The 32-year-old won the Valero Texas Open in 2019 by two strokes, the first of two titles at the PGA tournament.
And Conners is one of just two golfers in the men’s field representing Canada at the Paris Olympics – with opening ceremonies set for Friday in France.
Conners is coming off a solid performance at the British Open last weekend.
He was near the front of the leaderboard during the second round.
Challenging weather in Scotland wreaked havoc on some of the world’s best golfers at the Major Tournament, and Conners struggled with a frustrating third round that removed him from contention.
A solid final round saw Conners card a three under score, finishing at five over par overall and tied for 25th.
Men’s individual play gets underway a week from Thursday at Le Golf National for the 120 players competing in golf at the Paris Olympics.
