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Pádraig Harrington: Christy O’Connor Snr made it possible for me to play golf

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Pádraig Harrington: Christy O’Connor Snr made it possible for me to play golf

Pádraig Harrington broke off from his preparations for a 21st professional appearance at the Irish Open yesterday to attend the funeral of Christy O’Connor Snr, the golfing great who made it possible for him to play golf.

The five best triumphs from four glorious decades of the Irish Open

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The five best triumphs from four glorious decades of the Irish Open
Christy O''Connor Junior

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Christy O’Connor Junior: Legend with a beautiful touch
Could we see Irish victory at Carton House?

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O’Connor: McGinley Ryder snub would prove anti-Irish bias

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Ireland’s adopted genius
Ridge ensuring Lowry has a bright future on the horizon

THE TUG-OF-LOVE that ensued between the rival agencies for Shane Lowry’s signature after his remarkable victory in the 3 Irish Open was always going to end in favour of Conor Ridge’s Dublin-based Horizon Sports Management.

Tue, 26 May, 2009

Christy Jnr would relish Ryder role

WHILE making no secret of his resentment at being summarily dropped from the list of European team candidates, Christy O’Connor Junior last night insisted that he will do all in his power to ensure the success of next year’s Ryder Cup at The K Club.

Tue, 22 Feb, 2005

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