European Tour Golfer of the Year

European Tour Golfer of the Year Decided by a judging panel drawn from all sectors of the golfing media – newspapers, magazines, radio and television – the award was inaugurated in 1985. It should not be confused with the Association of Golf Writers Trophy, inaugurated in 1951. Multiple European Golfer of the Year Award winners In the 21 year history of the Award, Colin Mongomerie has won four times, with four three time winners – Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Ernie Els and Lee Westwood. Year European Golfer of the Year 2010 Martin Kaymer & Graeme McDowell (jointly) 2009 Lee Westwood 2008 Padraig Harrington 2007 Padraig Harrington 2006 Paul Casey 2005 Michael Campbell 2004 Vijay Singh 2003 Ernie Els 2002 Ernie Els 2001 Retief Goosen 2000 Lee Westwood 1999 Colin Montgomerie 1998 Lee Westwood 1997 Colin Montgomerie 1996 Colin Montgomerie 1995 Colin Montgomerie 1994 Ernie Els 1993 Bernhard Langer 1992 Nick Faldo 1991 Seve Ballesteros 1990 Nick Faldo 1989 Nick Faldo 1988 Seve Ballesteros 1987 Ian Woosnam 1986 Seve Ballesteros 1985 Bernhard Langer