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Conners' wins big in other ways at RSM Classic

Listowel's Corey Conners finished in the top ten for the second week in a row, with a 15-under score at the PGA's RSM Classic in Georgia, four back of the winner.

But he reached another mark, 147 birdies through the RSM Birdies For Love competition which is run during the fall part of the schedule. That was the most of any golfer and means he earns a $300,000 donation to the charity of his choice.

American Robert Streb won the tournament in two hole playoff over fellow American Kevin Kisner.

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