Connelly hopes to recapture magical 2017 performance at this year’s British Open
The 2017 British Open was one of the best tournaments of Austin Connelly’s life, putting his young career into high gear. He’s hoping the 2019 tournament will have the same effect.
Connelly, a dual Canadian-American citizen, qualified for the 2017 Open through a four-man playoff and was in contention until the fourth round at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England before finishing in a tie for 14th. This year, he’s scuffled on the European Tour but qualified for the major at Prince’s Golf Club in Sandwich, England.
“It definitely jump-started my season back in 2017,” Connelly said on Tuesday shortly after finishing up practice at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. “I’ve been struggling quite a bit this year, been having some problems with my golf swing. I’ve been ironing it out the last few weeks with my coach and luckily he’s here with me and we’ve been doing some great practice the last couple of days.
“It’s all shaping up. I’m actually very excited about this week and where my game’s at.”