Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rory McIlroy has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Pic: David Davies/PA

Rory McIlroy's stellar successes in 2025 have earned him the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, making him the first golfer to win the accolade since McIlroy himself was in nappies.

The 36-year-old won the Masters in April, beating Englishman Justin Rose in a play-off to complete the career grand slam of golf's four major titles.