O’Connor senior honoured

THE legendary Christy O’Connor senior was honoured at the 12th Annual Ireland Golf Tour Operators Association awards this week.

O’Connor, who will be inducted in the ‘World Golf Hall of Fame’ next month, was unable to attend with Sports Minister Martin Cullen collecting the award.

The Minister said: “I’m delighted and honoured to accept the Jerry Donworth outstanding contribution to golf award on behalf of Christy O’Connor senior and his wife Mary from Mrs Bina Donworth. Christy O’Connor senior is a legend of Irish golf and his achievements during a career that spanned four decades were a forerunner for the success our golfers are having today.