SPOTY has finally acknowledged golf as Rory McIlroy and Team Europe sweep awards from a memorable year

It was his destiny to win the Green Jacket at the Masters, and finally, Rory McIlroy has been given the SPOTY award which many believe was also a long time coming

Rory McIlroy simply had to win the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award in 2025.

With respect to the achievements of rugby star Ellie Kildunne and Formula 1’s Lando Norris, McIlroy hotstepped his way to the Salford Quays on December 18, shortly after competing in The Golf Channel Games in Florida, because this was his time.

He didn’t turn up when he was nominated in 2023, and later admitted that he forgot he was nominated. “So that’s how much I think about it. It’s a popularity contest. It’s not what it once was.”

He joined only Sir Nick Faldo (1989) and Dai Rees (1957) in the hall of fame of an award, where many believe golfers have been unjustly shut out for too long.

It might not have matched the relief and joy he felt when winning the Masters at Augusta, but at least now, the Northern Irishman can say he won SPOTY, regardless of how UK sports fans, or even he, rates this historic accolade. Read more....

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