Rory McIlroy, Stacy Lewis and Bernhard Langer 2014’s Players of the Year

Rory McIlroy, Stacy Lewis and Bernhard Langer 2014’s Players of the Year
The Golf Writers Association of America has named Rory McIlroy, Stacy Lewis and Bernhard Langer the 2014 players of the year for the PGA, LPGA and Senior Tours respectively.

All three players have been bestowed the honour once before, with McIlroy and Lewis winning in 2012 and Langer in 2010. 2014 marked an incredible year for the trio who all finished at the top of their Tours.

Following a difficult 2013, McIlroy returned to top form during the last 12 months. Regaining the number one spot in the world rankings after a stellar season that included back-to-back major victories.

Earlier this month the Nike star admitted it took him a good year to get used to his new equipment. But with his win at the Australian Open in December 2013, McIlroy began reaching the potential his game promised in 2012.

“The Australian win at the end of a very lean 2013 was a welcome bit of form,” the Northern Irishman told reporters last week. “I then had the confidence to get the job done. I’d say it was worth the wait to get things properly in place.”

It seems the GWAA agreed things are “properly in place” for McIlroy with the golfer claiming an astounding 94% of the vote.

With five wins, including two major triumphs, Germany’s Langer also reaped the rewards of a good season. Garnering 90% of the GWAA’s votes, an amazing feat for the 57-year-old.

While Lewis’ margin of victory wasn’t quite as high as the men, coming in at 57%, the American’s year was just as spectacular. Leading the LPGA’s money list as well as having the lowest scoring average and being named the Rolex Player of the Year.

“It is tough to win one, let alone all three,” Lewis said. “It's an honor to be recognized by the GWAA Player of the Year for the second time.”

The three golfers will be honoured at the GWAA’s annual awards dinner during the Masters week at Augusta in April.

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