Rory McIlroy announces engagement via Twitter

#shesaidyes: Rory McIlroy announces engagement via Twitter



by Ben Alberstadt | December 31, 2013



With a photo montage of himself and his fiance, the Sydney Harbor, and a sizable engagement ring, Rory McIlory announced his engagement to Caroline Wozniacki just after midnight, Australian Eastern Time.

The Ulsterman’s announcement came in true 21st century fashion.

Via @McIlroyRory’s Twitter:

Both former world No. 1s in their respective sports,  the sports power couple have dated since summer of 2011. Often the pair was the focus of tabloid speculation that their relationship was on the rocks, a claim they vehemently denied.

Now, it looks like the only rocks anywhere near Wozilroy are those on Wozniacki’s ring finger.

With the start of 2014 and the engagement, McIlroy puts behind him a 2013 golf season that tested his mettle on and off the golf course. After a triumphant 2012 campaign that ended with a spell of fantastic play, including a statement major victory at the PGA Championship, Rory struggled with increased pressure and scrutiny brought on by an ascent to No. 1 in the world and a new equipment mega-deal with Nike.

Things came to a head when the golfer infamously walked off the course at the Honda Classic in March.

However, he found a measure of consistency late in the season, most recently finishing tied for sixth at the WGC-HSBC Champions. Things seem to be falling into place off the course as well.

It will be exciting to see what 2014 brings for the heir apparent to Tiger Woods.

Does that mean we'll get to see Rory when she plays in the WTA tournament in SG this year?

No mention about the size of the ring? ? Since Rory so keen to show it off perhaps he should also put down how much or costs la...