BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rory McIlroy smiles during the Genesis Scottish Open

TV glory for Rory

Robert Green|December 22, 2025|Opinion

McIlroy is the first golfer to receive the SPOTY award for 36 years.

Rory McIlroy became only the second player to win the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup and the DP World Tour's Harry Vardon Trophy in the same year, following Henrik Stenson in 2013.

Rory McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025

Simon Bale|December 19, 2025|News

McIlroy and his Ryder Cup teammates win Team of the Year.