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St Patrick Day Special: Irish Golfers’ Eyes Are Smiling

By Joseph j. Knight

PORTLAND, ME - MARCH 13: A St. Patrick's Day parade participant carries an Irish flag stating Erin Go Bragh along Commercial Street Sunday, March 13, 2016. (Photo by Jill Brady/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, ME - MARCH 13: A St. Patrick's Day parade participant carries an Irish flag stating Erin Go Bragh along Commercial Street Sunday, March 13, 2016. (Photo by Jill Brady/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images) /
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ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND – JULY 22: Ireland’s Christy O’Connor Jr watches his teeshot on the fifth hole during the second round of The Senior British Open Championship on July 22, 2005 at the Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in Aberdeen, Scotland. (Photo by Phil Inglis/Getty Images) /

Christy O’Connor Snr.    Born 1924, Knocknacarra, Galway

Christy O’Connor Snr. turned pro in 1946 and enjoyed a long and successful career that continued into the 1970s. O’Connor’s first win came in 1955 with the Swallow-Penfold Tournament and his 17 subsequent victories included the British Masters. O’Connor played for the European team on 10 Ryder Cups and then “retired” to the senior tour, notching six PGA Senior Championships.

O’Connor was inducted under the Veterans category in the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2009, a rightful addition to the illustrious club.

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