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Woods voted player of the year for seventh time
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-12-06 08:52
NEW YORK, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods was voted PGA Tour player of the year
for the seventh time in nine years on Tuesday, capping off a comeback season
that included major victories at the U.S. Masters and British Open.
 "No honour is higher than that of being selected by your peers," said PGA
Tour president Tim Finchem in a statement.
After undergoing a torturous swing overhaul that limited him to a single
title in 2004, Woods returned to form and the top of the world rankings in 2005,
claiming six titles and over $10 million in earnings.
Along with the Jack Nicklaus trophy that goes to the player of the year as
selected by his peers, Woods' crowded mantlepiece will also hold the Arnold
Palmer Award as the Tour's top money winner and the Byron Nelson Award for
lowest scoring average (68.66).
In other awards announced on Tuesday, American Sean O'Hair was voted PGA Tour
rookie of the year after winning the John Deere Classic and more than $2 million
in his first season on the Tour.
Olin Browne was named the comeback player of the year battling back from
shoulder and back injuries to win the Deutsche Bank championship.
Jason Gore took Nationwide Tour player of the year honours, winning
consecutive events and earning an immediate promotion the PGA Tour.
Shortly after his promotion Gore won the 84 Lumber Classic to cap off his
dream season.
Campbell 2005 European Tour golfer of the year
LONDON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - New Zealander Michael Campbell was announced as
2005 European Tour Golfer of the Year on Monday after capturing the U.S. Open
and World Match Play Championship.
Campbell had to go through regional qualifying in England to win through to
the U.S. Open proper at Pinehurst in June but he beat an elite field including
world number one Tiger Woods to claim his first major title.
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