Colin Montgomerie has won the European Tour Order of Merit title a record eight times. He achieved this remarkable feat in the 1990s and early 2000s, solidifying his status as one of the top golfers in European history. His titles were won in the years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.
2007- Justin Rose won the European Tour Order of Merit.
Justin Rose won the 2007 Order of merit.
Robert Karlsson has become the first ever Swede to win the European Order of Merit golf title in 2008.
Justin Rose.
Padraig Harrington
Ronan Raffery
I couldn't believe it either. It was down to his finish in the Order of Merit 2008.
The Order of Merit is the European Tour equivilent of the PGA Tour money list. The European Tour players have their winnings from European Tour sanctioned events, including the majors, compiled over the course of the season and whoever has won the most Euros at the end of the year wins the Order of Merit.
The phrase "It is not titles that honor men but men that honor titles" suggests that a person's value and integrity are not determined by their position or title but by their character and actions. It emphasizes that true respect and honor come from how individuals carry themselves and fulfill their roles, rather than the titles they hold. Essentially, it highlights the importance of personal merit over superficial labels.
On the European tour, it simply works by how much money has been earned during the season. It is calculated in Euros and whoever has the most Euros at the end of the season is the winner of the Order of Merit.
scientific merit
The prefix of merit is "meri-".