McIlroy deserved rookie award, says McDowell

Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell agrees with Lee Westwood's assessment that Rory McIlroy would have been a more worthy recipient than Rickie Fowler of the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award.

American Fowler totalled seven top-10s in 2010 while Irishman McIlroy, who has confirmed he will return to the European Tour next season, finished tied for third at two Majors - the Open and USPGA - and won the Quail Hollow Championship in May before helping Europe to Ryder Cup glory in October.