McIlroy wins British golf writers' award

Lifestyle December 10, 2012

McIlroy wins British golf writers' award

LONDON (AP) — Rory McIlroy has won the Golf Writers Trophy for winning five times around the world and finishing the season as the undisputed No. 1 player in golf.

The award from the British-based Association of Golf Writers was closer than some of his other honors. McIlroy received just under half of all first-place votes on a ballot that included Europe's winning Ryder Cup team, the Great Britain & Ireland Curtis Cup team and Roger Chapman for winning two senior majors this year.

The AGW's award dates to 1951 and awards the best performance by a golfer who was born or resides in Europe, including teams. It was the second straight time that it was given to an individual in a year when Europe won the Ryder Cup. Graeme McDowell won in 2010.

Subjects
- Sports,
- Men's sports,
- Ryder Cup,
- Men's golf
People
Locations
- Europe,
- Western Europe,
- United Kingdom

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