Double award for McIlroy at the European Tour Players’ Awards

The Down golfer’s last 10 European Tour finishes have seen him claim five victories, three runners-ups places and two more top-10 spots.

Rory McIlroy was honoured as Golfer of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year at the the European Tour Players’ Awards on Tuesday evening.

The world number one won the double award at a ceremony at Sofitel Heathrow following a stunning year in which he won the Open and the US PGA Championship as well as playing in Europe’s Ryder Cup win.