Tom Lewis Named European Tour Rookie of Year
Tom Edrington
Wentworth, England
Tom Lewis has been named the European Tour's Rookie of the Year.
The 20-year-old Englishman made a sensational start after turning professional.
He won the Portugal Masters in only his third appearance.
"I appreciate this very much," Lewis said. "It certainly caps off what has been an amazing year."
Luke Donald, Lee Westwood finish one-two in official world golf rankings
Luke Donald was a solid number one and Lee Westwood passed Rory McIlroy for the second spot in the final Official World Golf Rankings of 2011.
Westwood passed McIlroy for the second spot after winning the Thailand Golf Championship Sunday.
Germany's Martin Kaymer was ranked fourth and Australian Adam Scott rounded out the top five.
Steve Stricker is America's top-ranked player in the sixth position with fellow American Dustin Johnson seventh..
Aussie Jason Day took the eighth spot, Masters champion Charl Schwartzel is ninth and Webb Simpson was the only other American in the top 10.
Ian Poulter's win at the Australian Masters moved him to 16th from 28th while Tiger Woods is ranked 23rd.
- Tom Lewis Named European Tour Rookie of Year
- Luke Donald is The King of Two Continents
- Tiger Restores the Roar: Woods Ends Winless Streak at Chevron
- Americans Win Down Under Take 19-15 Presidents Cup Victory
- Phil Mickelson Elected to World Golf Hall of Fame
- John Daly Meltdown: Controversial American Stomps Off at Australian Open
- Yani Tseng Turns Down Invite to PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open
- Tiger Woods Has No Issue with Steve Williams Racial Gaffe
- Tom Lehman Looks to Make History at Champions Tour finale
- Yani Tseng May Compete Against the Men
- Tiger Woods Returns to PGA Tour
- Simpson Birdies Way to Deutsche Bank Championship in Playoff
- Chez Reavie Comeback Continues Despite Tough Finish at Deutsche Bank
- Thomas Bjorn Flys by Leaders Wins Easily at European Masters
- PGA Tour's Fedex Cup Playoffs: What Are They Really?
- Keegan Bradley: PGA Champion Shakes Off Triple-Bogey
- PGA History: Rookie Keegan Bradley Gets Major Win in Playoff with Dufner
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