The PGA Tour Player of the Year is decided by Tour pros who have competed in at least 15 events. In other words, it's the Screen Actors Guild Awards of professional golf.
Last year, Jordan Spieth was bestowed the honors, thanks to multiple major-winning season.
It shouldn't be a spoiler to anyone that this year's top-three favorites are the "Big Three": Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day. You'll have to read on to see how they're ranked.
Of course, with his win at the Abu Dhabi Championship and jump to No. 4 in the Official World Golf Rankings, Rickie Fowler is making a case for the "Big Four," in some people's minds.