2011 Review

Alex Jenkins turns his attention to the highlights – and a couple of the lowlights – that made professional golf such compelling viewing last year

Shot of the Year

McIlroy holed an incredible bunker shot to secure victoryIt's that man McIlroy again, thanks to his wonderful holed bunker shot at the 72nd during last month's UBS Hong Kong Open. We've waited for goodness knows how long for "Rors" to win at Fanling – and to do so in such fashion, makes it all the more special.

McIlroy's "sandy" edges Bill Haas' equally incredible up-and-down from the water at the penultimate hole of the Tour Championship, which helped earn him the FedEx Cup.

Winner: Rory McIlroy (UBS Hong Kong Open)
Notable: Bill Haas (Tour Championship)

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