The 2024 Presidents Cup may be over, but its effects linger for members of the International Team, especially Canadian pro Corey Conners. After putting up a spirited fight, the International Team ultimately fell to Team USA, continuing a winless streak that has spanned nearly three decades. For Conners, the experience was both physically and emotionally taxing, leaving him in need of a significant mental break.
Conners recently opened up about his post-tournament recovery on The Symlie Show, a podcast hosted by former Tour pro Smylie Kaufman. Speaking on the podcast, the two-time PGA Tour winner shared the weight of competing in such a high-stakes international event. “It’s pretty draining mentally,” Conners admitted, emphasizing the challenge of processing a hard-fought but ultimately unsuccessful tournament. Reflecting on the emotional aftermath, he said, “Pretty much, definitely, four or five days after trying to mentally recover is the big thing.”
Despite the setback, Conners didn’t have the luxury of a long break. The demands of the PGA Tour’s fall season usually require players to jump back into competition. However, Conners, who last played in the Procore Championship before the Presidents Cup, has notably stepped away from fall events like the Sanderson Farms Championship and Black Desert Championship, opting instead to recharge with family. In a heartfelt moment, he told Kaufman that spending time with his wife, Malory, and their daughter, Reis, has been crucial for his recovery. “I was able to get home… and kind of get back to a little bit of normal life,” he said.
Though Conners’ absence from the fall schedule may come as a surprise, his approach is not entirely unexpected. Last season, he played only one fall event, the RSM Classic. Currently ranked 39th in the FedExCup Standings, he has secured his place for the 2025 season, allowing him the flexibility to take a much-needed break. His focus now is on recharging and mentally preparing for future challenges, with one eye on the next Presidents Cup and a potential shot at ending the International Team’s winless streak.
For Conners, the time away is as much about re-centering as it is about recharging. His resolve to return and help the International Team win their first Presidents Cup in over 26 years remains strong, even as he enjoys life off the course with his family.
