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.