Q. Corey, just talk about the state of your game coming out of this week and into the third major of the year?
COREY CONNERS: Coming into the week, I knew there was some room for improvement with my iron play. I felt like I kind of got that sorted out, and I'm pretty happy with where things are at there at the moment.
I think everything's going to be required next week to be successful. Despite not having really the result I wanted here, I am pretty optimistic about where things are at.
Q. How does TPC Toronto rate as a prep for the U.S. Open?
COREY CONNERS: It's unfortunate that it got a little rain, slowed the course down a little bit, made it a little bit softer. It's a long golf course. There was a lot of long irons into some 4s and a few long par-3s.
You've got to do everything well around here just like you do anywhere else. It was a fun week and fun to play in front of home fans.
Q. Does playing in a little bit of rain here and on some softer conditions maybe pose a bit of an advantage as you're going to expect maybe some rain and softer conditions throughout the week at Oakmont too?
COREY CONNERS: We'll see. I haven't been there yet, but it looks like the forecast is to get some heavy rain. Could soften it up a little bit. Yeah, it won't be too dissimilar to here.
Q. Mentally too, obviously they say Oakmont is going to be such a tough test. Here you're a fan favorite. How does just playing in front of a happy, supportive crowd mentally, what does that do for you mentally going into what is generally one of the most exhausting weeks golf-wise of the year?
COREY CONNERS: Yeah, it's cool to play in front of the home fans here, and a lot of people show up and support all the Canadian guys. It's a special feeling to be out there kind of living my dream.
Yeah, definitely, they kind of make me more relaxed. They give me some more energy. I've had a blast playing in front of them this week. Not feeling too worn out heading into what I know will be a demanding week next week.
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