Ball striking, putting key as Canadians look to make history at U.S. Open this week

Corey Conners is among the Canadians looking to make history at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines this week.Canadian golfer Richard Zokol played in five U.S. Opens, but it will be the one in 2000 at Pebble Beach that will likely remain his favourite.

The group includes Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes, Adam Hadwin and Taylor Pendrith. Conners got in thanks to his Official World Golf Ranking while Hughes gained entry by finishing in the top 30 of last year’s FedEx Cup ranking. Hadwin and Pendrith won spots in qualifiers. Conners, of course, was near the top of the leaderboard at golf’s last major, the PGA Championship, heading into the final round. He ended up in a tie for 17th. While there is little question that Conners is a ball-striking machine, his weakness is definitely the flat stick.

“I think Mackenzie could do well,” Zokol said. “He’s a tough customer. He’s been in some pressure situations and didn’t wilt under the glare. It seems when he gets a sniff of victory he comes to life. So look out for Mac if he gets off to a good start this week.”

Thanks, so insightful. I also heard having feet is key to winning a marathon

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