Rory McIlroy once enjoyed a ‘hectic’ night out with the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle.

The Northern Ireland golfer become only the fourth golfer ever to win back-to-back Masters over the weekend.

McIlroy was proudly supported by his wife Erica Stoll, daughter Poppy, and parents Gerry and Rosie.

It comes following a fractious period in McIlroy’s marriage.

Two years ago the golfer filed for divorce from Stoll. Just a few weeks later the divorce was called off.

The 36-year-old’s love life has been a hot topic over the years. Prior to his marriage to Stoll, McIlroy had been engaged to tennis sensation Caroline Wozniaki.

The pair called it quits in May 2014.

Following the end of his engagement, McIlroy was briefly linked to actress-turned-Duchess Meghan Markle.

Markle had been starring in TV show Suits at the time.

Tom Bowman, author of Revenge: The Meghan and Harry Story, detailed how the pair connected during the height of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

McIlroy had been nominated to drop ice-cold water over Markle. The pair then enjoyed an evening at a hotel bar together.

Bowman wrote: ‘The following morning, McIlroy arrived at the Ringwood golf course to play in a new competition.

‘Worse for wear after a hectic night, he fell back to 101st place. His performance suffered.’

A quote from McIlroy then detailed how he wasn’t on his game as he was ‘enjoying myself.’

Following the short-lived amalgamation, Meghan went on to marry Prince Harry and McIlroy wed Stoll.

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