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Rory McIlroy has won the Seve Ballesteros Award for the fourth time after being named DP World Tour Player of the Year for the 2024 season.
McIlroy successfully defended his hero Dubai Desert Classic title and won the season-ending DP World Tour title in another solid season that saw him finish in the top five seven times in addition to his two wins.
The 35-year-old won the Dubai Race that year and claimed his sixth Harry Vardon Trophy, trailing only Colin Montgomery’s record of eight Medal of Honor titles, while McIlroy was DP Voted Player of the Year by World Tour members.
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Highlights from the final round of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai
McIlroy received 46% of the vote, with Amgen Irish Open champion Rasmus Hoiggaard in second, Triston Lawrence in third and Ballesteros’ son Javier He was presented with the trophy before defending his title at the Dubai Desert Classic. sky sports golf.
“The Seve Ballesteros Award is special because it is voted on by your peers,” McIlroy said. “They’re the ones that are on the court with you every week, playing and competing. So getting their vote is very meaningful.
Seve Ballesteros’ son Javier Ballesteros presents Rory McIlroy with award ahead of Hero Dubai Desert Classic
“I said to Javier (Ballesteros) that his father left a legacy not just for European golf, but for global golf forever. The whole thing that unites us as a Ryder Cup team is Se Victoria, we feel we have an advantage because of that.”
McIlroy finished second at the Dubai Invitational, U.S. Open, Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship this season, and McIlroy also finished in the top five at the Genesis Scottish Open, Olympics and Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
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Rory McIlroy came close to winning the Dubai Invitational, U.S. Open, Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship, but ultimately lost in all four
“To have the Player of the Year award named after my dad is special to me, my brothers and sisters, and to give it to Rory is obviously special too,” Javier Ballesteros said. “I think it’s special for me, my siblings. He is one of the best players in global golf history.
“When I presented him with the trophy, I told him it was special to see him win his sixth Race to Dubai title at home and talk about my dad like he did afterwards. I had a tear in my eye to see him Tears.”
The former world number one was previously named Player of the Year in 2012, 2014 and 2015, with the award merging former Golfer of the Year awards before the two honors were combined in 2021 for an honor.
“To have the Player of the Year award named after my dad is special to me, my brothers and sisters, and to give it to Rory is obviously special too,” Javier Ballesteros said. “I think it’s special for me, my siblings. He is one of the best players in global golf history.
“When I presented him with the trophy, I told him it was special to see him win his sixth Race to Dubai title at home and talk about my dad like he did afterwards. I had a tear in my eye to see him Tears.”
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Rory McIlroy thrilled after victory in Dubai where he equaled Seve Ballesteros’ Order of Merit record on Dubai’s money list
DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings added: “Rory’s outstanding consistency and success in 2024 is a testament to Seve Ballesteros A fitting tribute to the legacy. Winning this peer-voted award for the fourth time reflects the admiration for Seve Ballesteros and the respect he had for our sport.
“His performances last season, especially his sixth Dubai title and his victories around the world, were outstanding. Having Javier Ballesteros present the award in Dubai adds a special meaning and will Sevi’s spirit was brought to this moment.”
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