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Kisner grabs win… eventually

If we’re going by seasons, 2015 was a pretty unlucky one for Kevin Kisner as he missed out in three play-offs on the PGA Tour – the RBC Heritage, Players Championship and Greenbrier Classic.

And the 2016 season started in a similar fashion, losing out to Russell Knox at the WGC-HSBC Champions despite holding the 36-hole lead. But finally, Kisner has his maiden PGA Tour win after cruising to a six-shot success at the RSM Classic.

“This year I saw the strides where I’m leading coming into Saturday or taking the lead early in the week or having a chance on Sunday,” he said. “I knew if I kept playing that way I was going to win one sooner or later.”

The win moves Kisner up to No.17 in the world. Not bad for a guy who was No.236 at the start of 2015.

Rory’s stellar putt

With a two-shot lead over Andy Sullivan with two holes to play, Rory McIlroy dunked his tee shot at the 17th into the water, which threatened to derail his chances of victory in Dubai.

But look at this. The four-time major winner avoided a double-bogey – which would’ve made things level heading down the 18th – by sinking this tremendous putt.

Wow. Tip your cap @McIlroyRory! https://t.co/z35HrxDAxa

— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) November 22, 2015

Sullivan all smiles

Despite having the lead or a share at the end of each of the first three rounds, runner-up Sullivan – a three-time winner on the European Tour this season – was far from disappointed with his performance and accepted the quality of his final round partner.

“For me it doesn’t really get any better than that,” said Sullivan. “Maybe one shot better and maybe take him to a play-off. It was an awesome day. Gave it everything on that front nine. Just couldn’t quite get the putts to drop on the back nine.

“Just to come up head-to-head with someone of Rory’s quality, it was absolutely awesome and something that will stick with me for a long time going forward.

More honours for Ko

Lydia Ko became the youngest player ever to win the LPGA Tour Rolex Player of the Year award after seeing off rival Inbee Park by two points.

“At the start of the week, I would say the biggest trophy that would mean a lot to me would be the Rolex Player of the Year,” Ko said. “I’m so thankful to my team. I’m still emotional.

In addtion to winning the Rolex Player of the Year, the New Zealander won the LPGA money title and her second consecutive Race to the CME Globe title taking home the season-ending $1m bonus.