Rory McIlroy has been named the European Tour's golfer of the year, claiming the award for the third time in four years.
The world No.3, whose season was severely disrupted by an ankle injury this summer, claimed three European titles in 2015, including a thrilling victory at the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai last month, where he successfully defended his Race to Dubai crown.
McIlroy finished the season 1,056,943 points ahead of nearest rival Danny Willett in the Race to Dubai, becoming only the seventh player in the history of the Tour to claim the year-end European No.