He was also a golf administrator in the north-east of Scotland and organised the Northern Open tournament for a number of years.
[2][3] Connon played in a trial match organised by North of Scotland District.
Connon was reported by the Aberdeen Press and Journal to have scored 'a gem of a forward try' for the Maroons.
[5] In a notable changeover he took over from another former Aberdeen Grammar school former pupil Doug Smith.
Tom Pearson of Howe of Fife and Jimmy McNeill of Hutchesons GSFP were elected Vice-Presidents.