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A betting firm has revealed a shortlist of names, including several A-list celebrities, who they believe could become Rory McIlroy's next girlfriend.
Earlier this week McIlroy's team confirmed that he and his partner Erica Stoll would be filing for divorce after seven years of marriage.
It came after the Northern Irishman claimed his 26th PGA Tour victory at the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday, and will now look to win his fifth major title at the PGA Championship, which starts on Thursday.
The 35-year-old golfer is yet to speak publicly on the separation, with his team issuing a statement earlier this week confirming that the couple were in the process of arranging the divorce.
Yet, it will be back to the course this week for McIlroy as he tees off with Dustin Johnson and Justin Rose tomorrow afternoon at Valhalla - the site of his most recent major victory which came nearly 10 years ago in 2014.
A betting firm has revealed a shortlist of names who they think could be Rory McIlroy's next girlfriend
The golfer announced he would be divorcing from his partner Erica Stoll (right) this week
The Northern Irishman and Stoll tied the knot in 2017 but confirmed they would be filing for divorce
Despite the upheaval away from green fairways of the PGA Tour, McIlroy remains a firm favourite to claim victory this weekend.
The bombshell news has left many wondering how the four-time major winner will perform this weekend, but among some bookkeepers, there is also some speculation over who his next girlfriend could be.
SportsBetting.ag has narrowed down a shortlist of celebrities, models and golfers who they think could become McIlroy's next girlfriend following his divorce (see below for full their shortlist).
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And their list includes some interesting names, including one very prominent golf model, a former Harry Potter actress and several professional golfers.
Meghan Markle is one that stands out on the list, with SportsBetting.ag giving odds of 75/1 for the American actress to become McIlroy's next girlfriend.
The pair have reportedly been friends for some time and had once sparked romance rumours, despite Markle being married to Prince Harry.
According to The Mirror, before she and the Duke of Sussex's relationship had blossomed, Markle and McIlroy struck an 'unexpected friendship' after the golfer had challenged her to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge back in 2014 - a trend that saw members of the public throw a bucket of ice cold water over their heads in aid for the ALS Association.
Meghan Markle (pictured), who is married to Prince Harry, is an old friend of the Northern Irishman
McIlroy and Markle sparked romance rumours in 2014 after videos were shared of them on social media
The betting firm claim Paige Spiranac (pictured) is the favourite to become McIlroy's next girlfriend
Spiranac is a former professional golfer and has written columns for Golf.com
Speaking on her friend McIlroy, Markle had said in her blog the Big Tig: 'The most endearing quality of this man is his character – as real and honest as they come, appreciating a simple smile, never shunning a fan photo, enjoying a plate of pasta with veal ragu, and expressing a love for his parents that is rarely seen in men his age. Or at any age, to be honest.'
'He is not just the real deal… he is real. And perhaps that is what makes him even more cherished.'
Several other recognisable names are included
