Rory McIlroy: Spoty win would be major boost to golf’s popularity

McIlroy favourite to become the first golfer to win the award since Nick Faldo in 1989 and, if he succeeds, hopes to inspire youngsters to pick up a set of clubsRory McIlroy is the favourite to round off an epic year by lifting the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award in Glasgow on Sunday night. No golfer since Nick Faldo in 1989 has claimed the prize, which in itself is a nod to the sport’s battle for popularity. Should McIlroy prevail, his wish is for a positive spin-off. Which is ty