Golf Channel · Jan 6, 2016
Players mourn O'Connor Jr.'s death on social media
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:
— Paul Lawrie (@PaulLawriegolf) January 6, 2016So 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, 2016Golf lost a great character and true gentlemen of the game! A friend to so many. RIP Christy.
— Sandy Lyle (@SandyLyle1) January 6, 2016We've lost a true Irishman, character and golfer - Christy O Connor jnr RIP