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European golfers had such a banner year in the big events that their winning Ryder Cup team -- normally the story of the year in golf -- finished third in media voting for the Golf Writers Trophy.
The British-based Association of Golf Writers voted Rory McIlroy as the winner for the second time in three years. McIlroy was the overwhelming choice after winning two majors (the British Open and PGA Championship), a World Golf Championship and the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
The Golf Writers Trophy is awarded to the European who has made the most outstanding contribution to the sport.
Martin Kaymer was runner-up after his wire-to-wire, eight-shot victory in the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, along with his victory in The Players Championship.
The Ryder Cup team, which had an easy time beating the United States at Gleneagles, finished third.
