Christy oconnor jr autobiography definition

Irish professional golfer (1948–2016)

Christy O'Connor Jnr (born Christopher O'Connor; 19 August 1948 – 6 January 2016) was an Irish professional golfer.^[2] He is best known for defeating American Fred Couples at the 1989 Ryder Cup, helping Europe secure the trophy.

Remembering Christy O'Connor Jnr. Back in Jeremy Ellwood spoke to Christy O'Connor Jnr about his career and passion for course design.

Remembering Christy O'Connor Jnr. Back in Jeremy Ellwood spoke to Christy O'Connor Jnr about his career and passion for course design.

Christy O'Connor Jr, who has died aged 67, entered Ryder Cup folklore in when his two-iron approach on the 18th at The Belfry helped Europe earn a

Christy O'Connor Jnr was an Irish professional golfer.

Christy O'Connor jnr wasn't just a great, trailblazing golfer – he was a character.

Christy O'Connor Jnr has died at the age of It is understood Mr O'Connor passed away suddenly while on holiday with his wife Ann in Tenerife, Spain.

Early life

O'Connor was born in Knocknacarra, Ireland in 1948. Knocknacarra is a village in Salthill that is within County Galway. He was the son of Elizabeth (née Noone) and John O'Connor. The family farmed cattle and pigs near a golf club.^[1]

O'Connor was not born with the "Junior" suffix.

Former Irish professional golfer Christy O'Connor Senior died in Dublin on Saturday, aged The Galway native won more than 20 tournaments.

Rather, it was added to his name after he turned pro in the 1970s to distinguish him from his uncle Christy O'Connor, also a well-known professional golfer. (A "Senior" suffix was added to the elder Christy O'Connor's name too.)^[3][4]

Professional career

In 1967, O'Connor turned professional.

He played on the European Tour. It took him a few years to find