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 has been named the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year after a whirlwind season on the PGA Tour - and in golf's majors.

McIlroy is in contention for the coveted Sports Personality of the Year award following an extraordinary season on the golf course.