To the shock of many, including himself, Rory McIlroy was named the PGA Tour’s Player of the Year. Not as surprising is the debate that has subsequently ensued.
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The news of Rory McIlroy winning PGA Tour Player of the Year over Brooks Koepka sent shockwaves across the golf world on Thursday morning. No one seemed more surprised than Rory McIlroy.
We have more ways to measure greatness than ever before but the truth is that in our broader perceptions, history rather than innovation still rules the day.
The PGA uses a year-long points formula to determine its winner, with tournament victories, official money standings, and scoring averages featured in its equation.
McIlroy’s 65 matched a new course record after Royal Portrush had been redesigned with two new holes added for this tournament, but it left him with one stroke too many.
Australian Golf Digest
