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Rory McIlroy experiences awkward moment at Ulster match

Rory McIlroy, Honda Classic 2013
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Rory McIlroy, the world's No 1 golfer, experienced an awkward moment when he went to watch Ulster take on Connacht in a Guinness PRO12 rugby match on Boxing Day.

The Ulster supporter was in the middle of a television interview at half-time when the Neil Diamond song 'Sweet Caroline' was played over the public address system.

McIlroy responded by smiling sheepishly, looking down at the ground and exclaiming "Oh dear".

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The Northern Irishman broke off his engagement to former world No 1 tennis player Caroline Wozniacki in May, the same week as he won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

McIlroy went on to score a rare title hat-trick later in the season, reeling off three straight victories in the Open at Royal Liverpool, the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio and the USPGA Championship in Kentucky.

The 25-year-old is having some time off before returning to competitive golf in the new year.

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