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06/01/2016
Irish Golfer Christy O'Connor Jnr Dies Aged 67
Irish Golfer Christy O'Connor Jnr has died at the age of 67, it has been announced.
It is understood he died suddenly while on holiday in Tenerife, Spain.
Galway-based O'Connor was best known for his victory over American Fred Couples during the 1989 Ryder Cup.
In addition, he achieved 17 professional tournament wins, four European Tour wins, two British Open Senior titles and competed in two Ryder Cup competitions.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny led tributes to the 'golfing great', stating his passing "will be a source of great sadness to many Irish people and all golfing fans in Ireland and across Europe."
(LM)
It is understood he died suddenly while on holiday in Tenerife, Spain.
Galway-based O'Connor was best known for his victory over American Fred Couples during the 1989 Ryder Cup.
In addition, he achieved 17 professional tournament wins, four European Tour wins, two British Open Senior titles and competed in two Ryder Cup competitions.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny led tributes to the 'golfing great', stating his passing "will be a source of great sadness to many Irish people and all golfing fans in Ireland and across Europe."
(LM)
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