🔗 Share this article Rory McIlroy salutes Sports Personality success with double awards. Seconds before the announcement, a anxious worry flashed through the golfer's mind. He admitted he was concerned, "Not a Formula 1 star once more." "It's been a fantastic night for golf," McIlroy declared. "Golf was honored in such a significant way, with the team winning and then with my award. It's a special evening for golf, and hopefully we can capitalize on that." This time around, however, there was no dramatic upset. The verdict was decisive, allowing a delighted McIlroy to reflect on a memorable evening for both himself and the European Ryder Cup winners, who were named the top squad. Constant Motion Instead of opting to attend the aftershow party, McIlroy was already plotting his upcoming event. After played in a tournament in Florida and flown to the UK, he was returning immediately to Florida. "It's been a hectic 24 hours," he said. "I am anticipating a little bit of a break over Christmas." Drive to Improve Nevertheless, McIlroy stated he has no plans to slow down, despite securing the set of all four majors earlier in the year. "I still feel I've got a more to give in me," he asserted. "More majors, season-long rankings, international events, that's great. But as long as you feel like you can keep improving and have the drive, that's the most important thing." Squad Celebration Elsewhere, teammate Tommy Fleetwood, who was on stage to receive the team award, also lauded golf's remarkable night and his close friend's individual success. "These become the memories that will live with us indefinitely so to get the public's recognition for that is amazing," Fleetwood said. "Seeing Rory win, I think he is so worthy so much." When reminded that McIlroy was only the third in his sport to win the award in its long history, Fleetwood chuckled before adding, "We're not the most popular are we!" Looking Ahead Fleetwood hopes to finally win his maiden major next year but he acknowledged McIlroy still thirsts for more success. "If you want to be the ultimate competitor, and you're still driven, you'll find things to enhance," he noted. United Hopes Before McIlroy left, one final question arose. As a huge Manchester United fan, he has been requested to display his trophies at Old Trafford before. Might he be convinced to do it again after his new triumphs? "As long as they stop conceding multiple scores in Manchester," he answered with a grin. "There is progress. There's a touch of hope around." After a truly spectacular season, it's no wonder that Rory McIlroy is looking on the positive aspects.