Chosen by the public in a nationwide vote, he claimed the coveted title in front of a star-studded audience and viewers watching at home on BBC One and iPlayer Rory McIlroy was crowned BBC Sports Pers...

Rory McIlroy added yet more silverware to his already impressive 2025 haul this evening as he was named Sports Personality of the Year and also saw his European Ryder Cup squad named Team of the Year.

The Northern Irishman completed golf’s career grand slam in April, winning the Masters after beating Englishman Justin Rose in a play-off.