Nation mourns gentleman Christy O’Connor Jnr an ‘absolute legend’ of Irish golf

One of the biggest stars of Irish golf, Christy O’Connor Jnr, has been remembered as a gentleman and sporting inspiration after he died on holiday in Tenerife.

Nation mourns gentleman Christy O’Connor Jnr an ‘absolute legend’ of Irish golf
Thu, 07 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
Charlie Mulqueen

The 67-year-old Galway man was best remembered for helping Europe win the Ryder Cup at The Belfry in 1989 when he fired a stunning shot with his two iron to within a few feet of the 18th hole.

President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny led a flood of tributes to the sporting icon.

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CourtsGolfChristy O'Connor JrChristy O’Connor JnrEuropeRyder CupPlace: TenerifePlace: GalwayPlace: EuropePlace: The BelfryPlace: IrelandPlace: Royal PortrushPlace: Royal County DownPlace: AmericaPlace: Esker Hills, Co OffalyPlace: DublinPerson: Christy O’ConnorPerson: ChristyPerson: Connor JnrPerson: President Michael D HigginsPerson: Taoiseach Enda KennyPerson: KennyPerson: President HigginsPerson: O’Connor JnrPerson: AnnPerson: NigelPerson: DarrenPerson: Fred CouplesPerson: Shane LowryPerson: juniorPerson: Paul McGinleyPerson: McGinleyPerson: Tony JacklinPerson: Jose RiveroPerson: JacklinPerson: FredPerson: Eamonn DarcyPerson: Ken SchofieldEvent: Ryder CupEvent: Irish OpenEvent: Dunhill British MastersEvent: 1999 Senior Open ChampionshipEvent: Champions TourEvent: ChristmasEvent: 1985 RyderEvent: Irish Ryder CupEvent: 1989 Ryder CupEvent: Ryder CupsOrganisation: Golfing Union of IrelandOrganisation: Team EuropeOrganisation: Ryder Cup
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