Galway golfing legend Christy O’Connor Jnr passed away in Spain aged just 67.
O’Connor played in more than 20 majors throughout his long career, finishing in a tie for third at the 1985 Open Championship, having led the tournament early on with an opening round six-under at Royal St George’s. O’Connor’s only Masters appearance came in 1977.
The Galway native is best known for an amazing two-iron approach shot to the 18th hole at the Belfry before sinking the birdie putt that would ultimately secure a Ryder Cup for Europe in 1989.
A true legend in the golfing world, O’Connor Jnr is believed to have passed away in Tenerife, one of Spain’s Canary Islands while on holiday.
Christy O’Connor Jnr is survived by his wife Ann, daughter Ann and son Nigel. Unfortunately, his other son Darren died in a tragic road accident in 1998 when he was aged just 17.