McIlroy and Team Europe Sweep BBC Sports Personality Awards
Rory McIlroy wins SPOTY and Team Europe takes Team of the Year honors following their Ryder Cup triumph.
It was a night of celebration for European golf in Manchester as Rory McIlroy was voted the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
McIlroy's recognition follows a historic season where he completed the career Grand Slam with a victory at The Masters and helped lead Europe to a Ryder Cup victory on American soil.
Double Honours for Europe
The accolades continued as Team Europe was named the Team of the Year. The squad's 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black in September was cited as one of the sporting highlights of 2025.
Jon Rahm and other teammates took to social media to celebrate the recognition, which highlights the enduring impact of their performance in New York.
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