Christy O'Connor Snr, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Christy O'Connor Snr

professional golfer

Date of Birth: 21-Dec-1924

Date of Death: 14-May-2016

Profession: golfer

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Patrick Christopher "Christy" O'Connor (21 December 1924 – 14 May 2016) was an Irish professional golfer.
He was one of the leading golfers on the British and Irish circuit from the mid-1950s. O'Connor won over 20 important British and Irish tournaments and finished in the top 10 in the Open Championship on 10 occasions.
Later he had considerable success in seniors events, twice winning the World Senior Championship.
In team events he played in 10 successive Ryder Cup matches and played in 15 Canada Cup/World Cup matches for Ireland, winning the Canada Cup in 1958 in partnership with Harry Bradshaw.