O’Connor’s influence on golf was not just restricted to Ireland with several other tributes paid by international golfers to the two-time Ryder Cup player.
Sam Torrance (Scotland)
So sorry to hear of the passing of my old mate Christy O'Connor Jnr, legend on and off the course RIP pic.twitter.com/Pn0TfYSZju
Lowry, McGinley and Poulter lead the golfing tributes to the late Christy O'Connor Jnr
Updated 18.30pm
TRIBUTES HAVE POURED in from golf stars to Christy O’Connor Jnr, after the news that the former golfer died suddenly today.
The Ryder Cup hero was just 67.
Ireland’s Shane Lowry described O’Connor as ‘an absolute legend’ while Paul McGinley also hailed the Galway native.
Amongst O’Connor’s course designs is Lowry’s home golf course Esker Hills in Offaly.
O’Connor’s influence on golf was not just restricted to Ireland with several other tributes paid by international golfers to the two-time Ryder Cup player.
Sam Torrance (Scotland)
Ian Poulter (England)
Tony Johnstone (Zimbabwe)
Justin Rose (England)
Paul Lawrie (Scotland)
Here’s a reminder of that famous shot in the Ryder Cup at the Belfry in 1989.
Irish golf legend Christy O’Connor Jnr dies aged 67
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