Rory McIlroy – BBC Sports Personality favorite: who will become the best athlete of the year.

The bookmakers' thoughts on the winner

According to The Sun: LUKE LITTLER has been the bookies' WORST result ahead of the Sports Personality of the Year vote. The winner of 2025 will be announced at the gala evening in Salford this evening, and Rory McIlroy is considered the overwhelming favorite.

Rory McIlroy's successes

McIlroy, at 36 years old, has had an outstanding year in golf, finally winning the Masters and completing the career grand slam.

LUKE LITTLER is the bookies' WORST result ahead of the Sports Personality of the Year vote.

Rory McIlroy the overwhelming favourite.

McIlroy, 36, has enjoyed a stunning year in golf having finally won the Masters to complete the career grand slam.

According to the bookmakers' thoughts, Rory McIlroy looks almost invulnerable among the candidates for the Sports Personality of the Year title. His successes in 2025, especially winning the Masters, clearly enhance his chances of victory. This will be an important event for golf fans and the sporting community as a whole.