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Christy O'Connor Jnr was born on 19 August, 1948 in County Galway, Ireland, is an Irish professional golfer (1948–2016). Discover Christy O'Connor Jnr's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

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Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 19 August, 1948
Birthday 19 August
Birthplace County Galway, Ireland
Date of death 2016
Died Place Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Nationality Ireland

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Christy O'Connor Jnr Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Christy O'Connor Jnr height is 1.80m and Weight 86 kg.

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Height 1.80m
Weight 86 kg
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His wife is Ann

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Christy O'Connor Jnr Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Christy O'Connor Jnr worth at the age of 68 years old? Christy O'Connor Jnr’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Christy O'Connor Jnr's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1940

O'Connor became only the second Irishman to win his national open; the first since the 1940s.

His good play earned him his first Ryder Cup appearance that year.

1948

Christy O'Connor Jnr (born Christopher O'Connor; 19 August 1948 – 6 January 2016) was an Irish professional golfer.

O'Connor was born in Knocknacarra, Ireland in 1948.

Knocknacarra is a village in Salthill that is within County Galway.

He was the son of Elizabeth (née Noone) and John O'Connor.

The family farmed cattle and pigs near a golf club.

O'Connor was not born with the "Junior" suffix.

1967

In 1967, O'Connor turned professional.

He played on the European Tour.

1970

Rather, it was added to his name after he turned pro in the 1970s 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.)

1975

It took him a few years to find his footing but in 1975 he won two tournaments and finished 7th on the Order of Merit.

His second victory of the year at the Carroll's Irish Open was particularly memorable.

1976

In 1976, O'Connor would contend at the Open Championship for the first time.

He opened with the co-lead with Seve Ballesteros, shooting a first round 69 (−3), before falling out of contention with a 73 and 75.

He closed, however, with a one-under-par 71 round to finish in the top 5.

O'Connor would finish in the top 30 of the Order of Merit for the third straight year.

This good play helped O'Connor earn an invitation to play in the Masters Tournament for the only time as well.

Despite all of this success in his late 20s, O'Connor did not immediately progress into one of the stars of the European golfing scene.

While young pros like Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, and Bernhard Langer were taking the European Tour by storm O'Connor was in the background during these years.

1977

In a five-season span, between 1977 and 1981, he recorded only four tops-10s and never finished better than 49th on the Order of Merit.

1982

The 1982 season was a return to form.

1985

Until his Ryder Cup heroics, O'Connor may be best known to international audiences for his performance at the 1985 Open Championship.

He opened with an 64 (−6), taking an astonishing four stroke lead after the first round.

He came back to the field with a second round 76 but was still in mix until the last day.

He played with champion Sandy Lyle in the fourth round and finished only two shots back, placing T-3.

1989

He is best known for defeating American Fred Couples at the 1989 Ryder Cup, helping Europe secure the trophy.

He would build on this success, finishing in the top 30 of the Order of Merit every year, until winning the 1989 Jersey Open.

He defeated Englishman Denis Durnian in a playoff.

It was his first victory in 14 years, the longest gap between European Tour victories at the time.

This victory helped him earn membership for the 1989 Ryder Cup team.

Despite his recent good play he was criticized by many in the media for being selected.

He was not one of the nine automatic picks for the team; he was a captain's pick.

He had the worst world ranking (#71) of anyone on either team.

Early in the event, O'Connor confirmed these suspicions by losing his only team match on the second day of the event.

He wound up facing Fred Couples in Sunday singles play.

2010

Though he only recorded two top-10s, he finished 40th on the Order of Merit and had his lowest scoring average ever.

The next two seasons were similarly solid, with a number of top-10s, similar Order of Merit ranking, and improved scoring average every year.

He would record an additional five top-10s that year and finish 12th on the Order of Merit, easily his best in a decade.