Canadas Conners inspired by ailing coach in Masters fight [Video]

Corey Conners says he is taking inspiration from his cancer-stricken college coach as he chases a first ever major championship title at the Masters.

The 33-year-old Canadian fired a two-under par-70 in Saturday’s third round at Augusta National to stand third after 54 holes on eight-under 208.

That’s only four strokes behind Rory McIlroy, the four-time major winner from Northern Ireland who fired a 66 on Saturday playing alongside Conners.

“Rory is a world-class player and a lot of people cheering him on,” said Conners. “Felt great to be in that type of atmosphere. It was fun, great place to be.”

Conners, who could join 2003 winner Mike Weir as the only Canadians to capture a green jacket, has had three top-10 Masters finishes in the past five years, with a best of shared sixth in 2002.

Conners is playing with a heavy heart, however, as retired Kent State University …