Rahm has won the award for the second time in three years after a season in which he secured his first major at the U.S. Open, becoming the first champion from Spain and just the fourth Spaniard to win any major.

The 27-year-old also finished as Europe's leading points scorer at the 2021 Ryder Cup, with 3.5 points from his five matches, and has spent an overall of 27 weeks as World No.1.

The Player of the Year award is named after the late five-time major champion Ballesteros, and, for the first time this year, incorporates the former Golfer of the Year award into one singular award, voted for by players.

"Winning anything with Seve's name on it is a huge honour for me," Rahm said.

"It is very unique to be recognised by your peers like this. It is a true honour to be able to win this award for a second time."