Top golfer Rory Mcilroy has called off his engagement to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki just days after sending out the wedding invitations.

The couple became engaged on New Year's Eve (31Dec13) but now the sports ace has confirmed they have split after he realised he wasn't ready to walk down the aisle.

A statement from the 25 year old reads, "There is no right way to end a relationship that has been so important to two people.

"The problem is mine. The wedding invitations issued at the weekend made me realise that I wasn't ready for all that marriage entails.

"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."

The pair began dating in 2011.