Rory McIlroy, the 22-year-old golfer who captured the US Open title last month, and is said to be in a close friendship with the No. 1-ranked tennis player in the world, Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark.

Rumors that McIlRoy and Wozniacki had become romantically involved first surfaced in July, 2011 around the time that the golfer had confirmed his split from Holly Sweeney.

According to McIlroy's Facebook page, on 19 June 2011, he won the U.S. Open, his first major. He finished with a record score of 16-under-par on his way to an eight-shot victory, as the youngest winner since Bobby Jones in 1923. He has been cited as the most exciting young prospect in golf and having the potential to become one of the highest earners in sports in terms of endorsements. The victory lifted McIlroy's position in the Official World Golf Ranking to a career high of number four.

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark
Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark hits a return to Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 27, 2011. REUTERS
Caroline Wozniacki and golf sensation Rory McIlroy
Caroline Wozniacki and golf sensation Rory McIlroy were spotted Sunday night sharing a dinner and stealing a kiss in London. The encounter came days after golf’s U.S. Open champion split with his long-time girlfriend. SportsNews.com
Caroline Wozniacki and golf sensation Rory McIlroy
Caroline Wozniacki and golf sensation Rory McIlroy were spotted Sunday night sharing a dinner and stealing a kiss in London. The encounter came days after golf’s U.S. Open champion split with his long-time girlfriend. SportsNews.com
Rory Mcllroy of Northern Ireland
Rory Mcllroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the sixth hole during the second round of the Chevron World Challenge golf tournament in Thousand Oaks, California, December 3, 2010. REUTERS
Rory McIlroy, the 22-year-old golfer and Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark
Rory McIlroy, the 22-year-old golfer who captured the US Open title last month, and is said to be "in a close friendship" with the No. 1-ranked tennis player in the world, Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark. Zimbio.com
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