Corey Conners qualifies for The Open after third-place Arnold Palmer finish

Corey Conners secured a spot in the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush by finishing third at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he shot a total of 9-under 279. His performance included making 17 pars in the final round, finishing two strokes behind winner Russell Henley. Conners, who has played in 24 major championships, expressed excitement about returning to Royal Portrush, a venue he previously competed at in 2019. This will mark his sixth participation in The Open, where he aims to improve on his best finish of T15 in 2021. The Arnold Palmer Invitational is part of the Open Qualifying Series, allowing the highest non-exempt finisher to earn a spot in the major. Conners' achievement highlights the ongoing representation of Canadian golfers on the world stage.