{"id":337650,"date":"2025-12-09T18:07:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/337650\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T18:07:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:07:13","slug":"rory-mcilroy-claims-coveted-golf-award-for-record-sixth-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/337650\/","title":{"rendered":"Rory McIlroy claims coveted golf award for record sixth time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rory McIlroy has been voted the winner of the AGW Golf Writers\u2019 Trophy for an unprecedented sixth time, capping what members of the Association of Golf Writers described as a career-defining 2025 season.<\/p>\n

The vote was overwhelmingly in favour of the 36-year-old, whose year was shaped by landmark victories on both sides of the Atlantic.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As some AGW members noted, the \u201clocation, location, location\u201d mantra applied as much to his major moments on the course as it did to his family\u2019s recent move to Wentworth.<\/p>\n

McIlroy<\/a>\u2019s triumphs in 2025 included a historic first Masters title, completing the career grand slam at Augusta National and becoming the first European male golfer to do so.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The World No.2 also played a key role in Europe\u2019s Ryder Cup victory at Bethpage, lifted a second Irish Open, and added PGA Tour wins at Pebble Beach and TPC Sawgrass.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The season also saw McIlroy secure a seventh DP World Tour Race to Dubai title, moving past Seve Ballesteros and sitting just one behind Colin Montgomerie\u2019s record of eight.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honoured to win the Association of Golf Writers Trophy for 2025, a very special year for me and my family in winning the Masters to become the first European player to complete the career grand slam, an Irish Open, being part of Europe’s Ryder Cup win at Bethpage under Luke Donald’s captaincy and also claiming a seventh Harry Vardon Trophy,\u201d said McIlroy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been a truly special year. I would like to thank the Association of Golf Writers for their support and commitment to golf.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Rory <\/p>\n

Rory McIlroy<\/p>\n

AGW chairman Philip Reid praised the scale of McIlroy\u2019s achievements, saying: \u201cOn behalf of the Association of Golf Writers, I would like to congratulate Rory on what was a truly exceptional year and on claiming our trophy for a record sixth time.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe added to his legacy in becoming the first European male golfer to claim the career grand slam when winning The Masters in April, a remarkable achievement, along with his many other accomplishments in a standout year.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the AGW\u2019s membership, I thank him for his time given and professionalism in his dealings with the golf media.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Rory <\/p>\n

Rory McIlroy<\/p>\n

Members acknowledged that, in most other seasons, several of 2025\u2019s standout performers would have been worthy winners.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But they agreed McIlroy\u2019s achievements placed him above the pack.<\/p>\n

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Europe\u2019s Ryder Cup team finished second in the poll, with Tommy Fleetwood in third place.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other vote-getters included Luke Donald, Lottie Woad, Jeeno Thitikul, Justin Rose, Marco Penge, Maja Stark, and Mimi Rhodes.<\/p>\n

McIlroy will receive the AGW Golf Writers\u2019 Trophy at the Association\u2019s annual dinner in July 2026 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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