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Rory McIlroy & Coach Bannon Honored at IGWA Awards
16 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Rory McIlroy received Men's Professional of the Year at the 2025 IGWA Awards.
- His lifelong coach, Michael Bannon, was honored for Distinguished Service to Golf.
- McIlroy secured his first green jacket at the Masters earlier in 2025.
Rory McIlroy and his lifelong coach, Michael Bannon, were recognized at the 2025 Irish Golf Writers Association Awards. McIlroy was named Men's Professional of the Year, marking his seventh time receiving this honor. Coach Bannon was awarded for his Distinguished Service to Golf, celebrating a partnership that started when McIlroy was eight.
Earlier in 2025, McIlroy achieved a significant career milestone by winning his first green jacket at the Masters, ending a ten-year major championship drought. This victory added to his impressive list of major wins, including the 2011 U.S. Open and the 2012 PGA Championship.
Despite his personal accolades, McIlroy did not secure the Player of the Year title, which went to Scottie Scheffler for his remarkable 2025 season. Scheffler's year included two major wins and multiple other tournament victories.
