Rory McIlroy SNUBBED from King’s New Year’s honour over ‘tax matters’ – making him 1st SPOTY winner in years to miss out

RORY McIlroy has been snubbed from the King's New Year's honours list over tax matters, making him the first The Northern Irishman, 36, has had a whirlwind year after winning the Masters and Ryder Cup. McIlroy’s sensational 2025 was capped off by being crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year earlier this month, becoming the first golfer...