Dec 18 Caseyplayer

Paul Casey, whose ace at the Ryder Cup helped Europe rout the United States, was selected player of the year by the PGA European Tour.

Casey won three titles on the tour to finish behind Padraig Harrington in the money list. Casey had three points in Europe’s 18 1/2-9 1/2 victory at Ireland’s K Club while Harrington had only half a point.

Casey captured the Match Play title at Wentworth, winning $1.95 million. The Englishman rediscovered his game in 2006, having gone four months without making a single cut in 2005.