Rory McIlroy has been named Race to Dubai European tour Player of the Year.

It was a truly exceptional year for World No 1 McIlroy who captured two majors and the Race to Dubai crown.

This is the second time in three years that the Ulsterman has won that particular award.

He was a runner up for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year prize, finish second to Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton in the public vote.