AUSTIN, Texas — Corey Conners retreated to the driving range in an effort to lick his wounds a little. It’s probably where he’s most comfortable.
The Canadian has always carried a big stick on the PGA Tour — he’s currently eighth in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee this season, the same spot he finished the last campaign — but he’s focused plenty of his energy on honing his short game. During the semifinals at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play on Sunday, that short game failed him a bit at a crucial juncture of an even match.
Conners missed his tee shot a little right on the 130-yard 17th hole, but still sat in prime position to put pressure on his opponent Kevin Kisner, who also missed the green and had a delicate, longer shot from up on a bank.
