Irish golf legend and Ryder Cup hero Christy O’Connor died on Wednesday at age 67. Players from around the world took to social media to mourn the loss:
Very sad to hear the news of Christy O'connor jnr passing pic.twitter.com/SxARUNGFL2
— Paul Lawrie (@PaulLawriegolf) January 6, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of my old mate Christy O'Connor Jnr, legend on and off the course RIP pic.twitter.com/Pn0TfYSZju
— Sam Torrance (@torrancesam) January 6, 2016
We've lost a true Irishman, character and golfer - Christy O Connor jnr RIP
— Paul McGinley (@mcginleygolf) January 6, 2016
So sad to hear that Christy O'Connor Jr has passed. He was as nice as they come, a true gentleman, a legend and most of all Irish. #RIP
— Sophie Gustafson (@SophieGustafson) January 6, 2016
Very sad news this morning.
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) January 6, 2016
RIP Christy O'Connor Jnr
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Very sad news today about Christy O'Connor Jnr. An absolute legend of Irish golf. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) January 6, 2016
Sad to hear of the passing of Christy O'Connor Jnr. He was always entertaining,great company and had time for everyone.A credit to golf. RIP
— Tony Johnstone (@TonyJohnstone56) January 6, 2016