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Legendary Irish golfer Christy O’Connor senior has died at the age of 91

Published 12:18 14 May 2016 BST

Eoghan Doherty
Legendary Irish golfer Christy O’Connor senior has died at the age of 91

Homenews

RIP Christy.

The golfing world is today mourning the loss of Christy O’Connor senior. A legendary Irish golfer, O’Connor played in ten consecutive Ryder Cups, 15 world cups, and came close to winning a Major when he came second at the 1965 British Open. The popular former Irish professional was inducted into the prestigious World Golf Hall of Game in 2009. According to RTÉ, the Galwayman died peacefully in hospital on Saturday. https://twitter.com/nidgeoc/status/731437829243457537 He was uncle to Christy O'Connor Junior, who passed away in January aged 67.

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Legendary Irish golfer Christy O’Connor senior has died at the age of 91