Rory McIlroy has announced he will attend the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony this year in what marks a significant U-turn.

The Northern Irishman has enjoyed a fairytale 2025, winning the Masters to become only the sixth golfer in history to win all four majors.

It ended a painful 11-year major drought for McIlroy, who also helped Europe claim an away Ryder Cup for the first time in 13 years.

The 36-year-old is second-favourite to win the BBC's SPOTY award behind Lionesses superstar Chloe Kelly .

However, last time McIlroy was nominated in 2023, he did not bother to turn up .

In fact, the world no.2 golfer was so ambivalent towards the event, he declined to appear via video link.

Speaking afterwards, McIlroy said: "I forgot I’d even been nominated."

He added: “

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