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McIlroy calls off engagement to Wozniacki
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VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) -- Only a few days after sending out wedding
invitations, golfer Rory McIlroy broke off his engagement to Danish tennis
player Caroline Wozniacki on Wednesday.

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Uncomfortable and subdued, the two-time major winner spoke about the decision
ahead of the BMW PGA Championship, only a few hours after first announcing
the split in a statement.

''It is quite a difficult time for Caroline and myself, and the statement
really said it all this morning,'' McIlroy said at Wentworth. ''It was mutual
and we both thought it was the best for us, the best for both of us. Time to
move on, and I've said all that I need to say.''

The 25-year-old McIlroy and 23-year-old Wozniacki have been dating since
2011. They were engaged on New Year's Eve in Australia.

The decision to call off the wedding came as surprise to many, especially
since McIlroy had only recently spoke of his delight in meeting up with
Wozniacki in London after competing in the Players Championship a couple of
weeks ago. Wozniacki had been due to compete in an event in Rome but withdrew
to meet up with him.

''Look, I'm no different than anyone else,'' the Northern Irishman said.
''Everyone has been through breakups, and it's obviously very, very
difficult. But look, I'm here to try and concentrate on this week and answer
questions about golf, and that's what I'm going to do.''

Both McIlroy and Wozniacki have been the top-ranked player in their
respective sports, but Wozniacki has not won a major title. McIlroy won his
first major at the 2011 U.S. Open, and then added another a year later at the
U.S. PGA Championship.

In the earlier statement, McIlroy took the blame for the breakup.

''The problem is mine. The wedding invitations issued at the weekend made me
realize that I wasn't ready for all that marriage entails,'' McIlroy said.
''I wish Caroline all the happiness she deserves and thank her for the great
times we've had. I will not be saying anything more about our relationship in
any setting.''

At Wentworth, McIlroy is among the top players at this week's European Tour
flagship event.

''I'm not going to lie. It's going to be very difficult,'' McIlroy said of
playing this week. ''But you know, at least when I get inside the ropes, just
try and concentrate on the shot at hand. But yeah, it's obviously going to be
difficult.''

At least McIlroy will have something to cheer him up. The Manchester United
fan will play in the pro-am alongside three former stars from the club, Teddy
Sheringham, Peter Schmeichel and Phil Neville.

''I've been a Manchester United fan my whole life, and getting to play with
three Manchester United legends is going to be a nice afternoon,'' McIlroy
said. ''I remember watching the Champions League final in '99 when United
beat (Bayern) Munich in Barcelona, and it was a very memorable night. All
those three guys were involved.''

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