O’Connor Snr accorded life membership of European Tour

CHRISTY O’CONNOR Snr has been accorded honorary life membership of the European Tour.

O'Connor, who celebrated his 80th birthday on December 21, 2004, is one of the most gifted players ever to grace the game and one of the greatest sporting stars Ireland has produced.

Ten successive Ryder Cup matches and a host of tournament victories testify to what O'Connor achieved on the golf course. He had a swing which attracted plaudits around the world.