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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, 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

Golf lost a great character and true gentlemen of the game! A friend to so many. RIP Christy.

— Sandy Lyle (@SandyLyle1) January 6, 2016

We've lost a true Irishman, character and golfer - Christy O Connor jnr RIP

— Paul McGinley (@mcginleygolf) January 6, 2016
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) January 6, 2016

Very sad news today about Christy O'Connor Jnr.