Rory McIlroy has received the Seve Ballesteros Award for a fourth time after being voted the DP World Tour’s Participant of the Yr for his 2024 season.
McIlroy efficiently defended his Hero Dubai Desert Basic title and received the season-ending DP World Tour Championship throughout one other constant season, the place he recorded seven top-five finishes along with his two wins.
The 35-year-old’s yr noticed him win the Race to Dubai and register a sixth Harry Vardon Trophy, leaving him simply two behind Colin Montgomerie’s file of eight Order of Advantage titles, with McIlroy voted Participant of the Yr by fellow DP World Tour members.
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Highlights from the ultimate spherical of the DP World Tour Championship on the Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai
McIlroy earned 46 per cent of the votes, with Amgen Irish Open champion Rasmus Højgaard taking second place and Thriston Lawrence third, whereas Ballesteros’ son Javier offered him with the trophy forward of his Dubai Desert Basic title defence, reside on Sky Sports activities Golf.
“The Seve Ballesteros Award is special because it’s voted on by your peers,” McIlroy stated. “They’re those which have been on the market on the course with you week-in, week-out, enjoying the identical golf programs, competing. So to get their vote may be very significant.
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Javier Ballesteros, Seve Ballesteros’ son, offered Rory McIlroy together with his award forward of the Hero Dubai Desert Basic
“I said to Javier [Ballesteros], the legacy that his dad left on not just European golf but global golf will live on forever. Our whole motivation that we rally around on the Ryder Cup team is Seve, and we feel like we have an advantage because of that.”
McIlroy completed second on the Dubai Invitational, US Open, Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship throughout the season, with McIlroy additionally posting top-fives on the Genesis Scottish Open, Olympics and the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
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Rory McIlroy got here near successful the Dubai Invitational, the US Open, the Irish Open and the BMW PGA Championship, however he in the end fell simply quick in all 4 tournaments
“It’s special for me, my brother and sister to have the Player of the Year Award named after my dad, and it’s obviously special to present it to Rory,” Javier Ballesteros stated. “I think he’s one of the best players of all-time in global golf.
“I instructed him once I offered him the trophy it was particular to observe him at house win his sixth Race to Dubai title, and to talk the best way he did about my dad after. I had a number of tears in my eyes seeing him.”
The previous world No 1 has beforehand been voted the Participant of the Yr in 2012, 2014 and 2015, with the award incorporating the previous Golfer of the Yr Award after the 2 accolades had been mixed in 2021 to turn out to be a single honour.
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“It’s special for me, my brother and sister to have the Player of the Year Award named after my dad, and it’s obviously special to present it to Rory,” Javier Ballesteros stated. “I think he’s one of the best players of all time in global golf.
“I instructed him once I offered him the trophy it was particular to observe him at house win his sixth Race to Dubai title, and to talk the best way he did about my dad after. I had a number of tears in my eyes seeing him.”
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An emotional Rory McIlroy could not maintain again tears after clinching the Race to Dubai, the place he matched Seve Ballesteros’ Order of Advantage tally
DP World Tour chief government Man Kinnings added: “Rory’s remarkable consistency and success in 2024 is a fitting tribute to the legacy of Seve Ballesteros. To win this award for a fourth time, voted for by his fellow peers, is a reflection of the admiration and regard he holds across our sport.
“His performances final season, notably his sixth Race to Dubai title and his victories around the globe, had been nothing wanting distinctive. Having Javier Ballesteros current the award in Dubai provides a particular significance, bringing the spirit of Seve to this second.”
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