New dad Corey Conners in RSM Classic contention after improbable birdie stretch

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – Corey Conners didn’t play like a man running on fumes as the PGA Tour concludes its fall schedule this week at the RSM Classic. It must be all that extra sleep.

Conners was 1 under par through four holes when he rolled in a 5-footer for birdie at No. 5 to kickstart a run of six consecutive birdies, all within 5 feet of the hole, to cap a historic stretch. It was the longest consecutive birdie run of Conners’ career and the longest this season on Tour.

“It's pretty enjoyable, can't lie,” said Conners, who finished with a 62 for a share of sixth place. “I was striking the ball really, really well and it's definitely fun. I was driving it in the fairway and gave myself…