Northern Irishman claims award for second time in three years after double major win.
The Spaniard says his game was not up to what he had done this year.
Jamie Donaldson sealed the victory on the 15th hole for Paul McGinley's side.
Live coverage of the final day of the Ryder Cup as Europe aim to defend their title.
Paul McGinley's side secured a 3½-½ win in the afternoon's foursome sessions.
Paul McGinley's side lead trail 6½-5½ after the morning session.
Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson win two points in Friday's fourballs and foursomes at Gleneagles.
Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley beat Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia to secure crucial point.
Information and times for the opening fourballs Friday morning and foursomes in the afternoon.
The first morning fourballs will begin Friday morning at Gleneagles.
Ukip leader and staunch anti-federalist Nigel Farage backs Europe for Ryder Cup glory.
Preview the Ryder Cup opening ceremony which includes confirmation of opening fourballs.
Manchester United great left world number one Rory McIlroy 'in a trance'.
European vice-captain believes a mental block could affect Tom Watson's side.
The 2014 Ryder Cup might be about to take place, but at the weekend a whole different kind of golf tournament was hosted for the first time in the UK.
Northern Irish pair's relationship not affected by Horizon legal battle says McDowell.
Tom Watson believes Team USA will regain Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.
85% of the club's membership voted in favour of a change in rules.
American golf star Tiger Woods targets December return following back injury
Team USA opt for experience ahead of Gleneagles.
Paul McGinley confirms his three wildcard picks to face United States.
US team captain Tom Watson will no longer be able to pick Tiger Woods as his wildcard
The Northern Irishman continues to revel in fourth major title
The Northern Irishman's sublime 2014 continues with a second major success.
Bernd Wiesberger sits one stroke off the Northern Irishman with Rickie Fowler in third.
The Northern Irishman is on course to secure back to back majors.
World number one is one shot behind Westwood after first round
The 38 year old completed opening round without recurrence of back problem
Woods recovering from back injury sustained at WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at the weekend
The 44 year old hopes to continue return to form at US PGA Championship