McIlroy and Sheffler headline PGA Tour player of the year nominees

Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin also nominated

Rory McIlroy holds the trophy at the Masters in Augusta, last April. Picture: David J Phillip/AP

Rory McIlroy, who secured a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters, and Scottie Scheffler, with two majors among six titles this year, were nominated for the Jack Nicklaus Award given to the PGA Tour Player of the Year.

Tommy Fleetwood, who won the Tour Championship in August to capture the FedExCup and its $10m reward, and Ben Griffin, a three-time winner in 2025, were the other two Player of the Year nominees, the PGA Tour said on Wednesday.