Famous Irish Golfers

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Pádraig Harrington
(Irish Professional Golfer)
Pádraig Harrington
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Birthdate: August 31, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Irish golfer Padraig Harrington had started training in golf at age 5. Now a multiple Ryder Cup winner and a PGA champion, he has also won 2 British Open championship titles. He has been twice named the European Tour Golfer of the Year. He is promotes the Special Olympics as its global ambassador.

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Shane Lowry
(Golfer)
Shane Lowry
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Birthdate: April 2, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Clara, County Offaly, Ireland

Irish golfer Shane Lowry became the second from his country to win a Major Championship title. Born to celebrated Gaelic footballer Brendan Lowry, Shane was always interested in sports. The 2015 World Golf Championship winner also supports his country’s Gaelic sports club. He was the third amateur to score a European Tour title.

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Paul McGinley
(Golfer)
Paul McGinley
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Birthdate: December 16, 1966
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: County Dublin, Ireland
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Christy O'Connor, Sr.
(Golfer)
Christy O'Connor, Sr.
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Birthdate: December 21, 1924
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Galway, Ireland
Died: May 14, 2016
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Mark McNulty
(Golfer)
Mark McNulty
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Birthdate: March 24, 1953
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Bindura, Zimbabwe