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Christy O'Connor Jnr
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.
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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.
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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