Singh wins PGA player of the year

Vijay Singh has been named PGA Tour player of the year for the first time.

Vijay Singh has been named PGA Tour player of the year for the first time.

Singh ended Tiger Woods' five-year monopoly on the title after a brilliant season in which he won nine tournaments, including his third major at the USPGA championship.

The Fijian also overtook Woods at the top of the world rankings and became the first player to win more than US 10million in a season.

Open champion Todd Hamilton was named rookie of the year following his victories at Troon and in the Honda Classic.

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