Magnificent McIlroy wins writers’ trophy

Rory McIlroy has taken the Golf Writers’ Trophy for 2012 ahead of Europe’s triumphant Ryder Cup team.

The 23-year-old Irishman became the sport’s undisputed world number one during a season which saw him win the USPGA Championship — his second major — by a runaway eight-shot margin.

He also won four other tournaments and emulated Luke Donald by topping the money lists on both sides of the Atlantic.