Decided by a judging panel drawn from all sectors of the golfing media - newspapers, magazines, radio and television - the award was inaugurated in 1985.
It should not be confused with the Association of Golf Writers Trophy, inaugurated in 1951.
Multiple European Golfer of the Year Award winners In the 21 year history of the Award, Colin Mongomerie has won four times, with four three time winners - Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Ernie Els and Lee Westwood.
