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Irish professional golfer (–)

Christy O'Connor Jnr (born Christopher O'Connor; 19 August – 6 January ) was an Irish professional golfer.^[2] He is best known for defeating American Fred Couples at the Ryder Cup, helping Europe secure the trophy.

Early life

O'Connor was born in Knocknacarra, Ireland in Knocknacarra is a village in Salthill that is within County Galway. He was the son of Elizabeth (née Noone) and John O'Connor.

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The family farmed cattle and pigs near a golf club.^[1]

O'Connor was not born with the "Junior" suffix. Rather, it was added to his name after he turned pro in the s 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 , O'Connor turned professional. He played on the European Tour. It took him a few years to find his footing but in he won two tourna