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PICS: Shane Lowry and Paul McGinley have been leading the tributes to Christy O’Connor Jnr
Published 13:31 6 Jan 2016 GMT
Updated 13:35 6 Jan 2016 GMT
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Published 13:31 6 Jan 2016 GMT
Updated 13:35 6 Jan 2016 GMT
Very sad news today about Christy O'Connor Jnr. An absolute legend of Irish golf. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) January 6, 2016We've lost a true Irishman, character and golfer - Christy O Connor jnr RIP
— Paul McGinley (@mcginleygolf) January 6, 2016Very sad news this morning.
RIP Christy O'Connor Jnr
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— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) January 6, 2016RIP Christy O'Connor Jnr. A wonderful golfer, a gentleman and still the greatest Ryder Cup shot I've ever seen. #golf
— Dave Canty (@Tremdave) January 6, 2016RIP Christy O'Connor Jnr...2 iron over the water at the Belfry....
— Jim O'Toole (@JimOToole) January 6, 2016RIP Christy O Connor Jnr..???. I'll never forget that 2 iron at The Belfry in the #RyderCup...
— Colin Shortall (@Colshort66Colin) January 6, 2016Sad to hear of the death of Christy O'Connor Jnr whose career became defined by one iconic shot. It remains one of my favourite images. RIP.
— Barry Brett-McStay (@bazmcstay) January 6, 2016Christy O'Connor jnr and that 3 iron at the belfry, legendary moment in Irish sport!!! Rest in peace legend
— Hocmarti (@hocmarti) January 6, 2016Sad news about the death of Christy O'Connor Jnr. That 2 iron to the 18th in the '89 #RyderCup remains a favourite moment.
— johnmc72 (@johnmc72) January 6, 2016Shocked to hear about the death of Christy O'Connor Jnr. Had the pleasure of meeting him on a number of occasions. #RIP
— Niall McGrath (@niallmcgrath4) January 6, 2016Christy O'Connor Jnr RIP. I remember his ball hitting a lad on the head on the old 4th in enniscrone, '89 I think. Some drive to be fair!
— Ronan O'Reilly (@RonanOReilly4) January 6, 2016Sad to hear the news that Christy O'Connor Jnr has died. He was a true gentleman and legend of the game of golf.
— Neil O'Brien (@NeilOBrien1) January 6, 2016Thank you Christy O'Connor Jnr for your contribution to https://t.co/C7SVPNUAim sporting hero! Sleep peacefully
— Richard O'Connor (@oconnorrichard5) January 6, 2016
