Corey Conners push to get into medal contention on Saturday never materialized at Le Golf National, and the Canadian will need a miracle round Sunday to get himself onto the Olympic podium.

Entering the third round tied for 13th position, Conners birdied three of his first six holes on Saturday — giving Canadian fans hopes of a moving day push from the Listowel, Ont. native — before settling for a two-under round of 69.