Eamonn Darcy
Irish golfer, European Tour winner
Born
August 7th, 1952
72 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ireland
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Debuted on the European Tour in 1976. Achieved significant success during the 1980s and 1990s. Played in three Ryder Cups, representing Europe in 1979, 1981, and 1983. Won multiple tournaments, establishing a reputation in professional golf. Secured the Irish Open title in 1987, highlighting a successful career.
Won the Irish Open in 1987
Represented Europe in three Ryder Cups
Achieved multiple European Tour victories
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