Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll confirm engagement as she flaunts huge diamond ring at charity ball after Parisian proposal

  • The blonde beauty flaunted the rock at a charity fundraiser in Belfast 
  • Rory, 26, has been dating 27-year-old Erica since the turn of the year
  • Reports have suggested he popped the question at the Eiffel Tower
  • The Northern Irishman has spoken of his happiness with the American
  • Last year he split up with his then-fiancee, tennis star Caroline Wozniacki
  • See the latest news on Rory McIlroy at www.dailymail.co.uk/mcilroy 

Rory McIlroy has confirmed his engagement to stunning American girlfriend Erica Stoll. 

Rumours began circulating last week when the former World Number One golfer shared an image of the Eiffel Tower on social media, leading to reports he had popped the question. 

The 26-year-old sportsman attended a fundraiser for The Paddy Wallace Fund in Belfast on Thursday with Erica, 27, who was sporting an eye-watering ring on her engagement finger. 

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Diamond girl: Rory McIlroy has confirmed his engagement to stunning American girlfriend Erica Stoll

Diamond girl: Rory McIlroy has confirmed his engagement to stunning American girlfriend Erica Stoll

Sparkler: The 26-year-old sportsman attended a fundraiser for The Paddy Wallace Fund in Belfast on Thursday with Erica, 27, who was sporting an eyewatering ring on her engagement finger

Sparkler: The 26-year-old sportsman attended a fundraiser for The Paddy Wallace Fund in Belfast on Thursday with Erica, 27, who was sporting an eyewatering ring on her engagement finger

Erica looked sensational for the soirée as she showed off her incredible figure in a one shouldered black gown which exuded a retro vibe.

She added a pair of lace heels with a nude base topped with the black overlay - giving the simplistic look an interesting pop of detail. 

Her hair was styled into an elegant chignon, while she wore natural make-up bar a slick of bright lipgloss - although the focal point of the entire ensemble was her new sparkling ring. 

Rory looked just as smart as his new fiancée as he rocked a shiny suit jacket with an otherwise plain outfit - including a classic black tie and white shirt and plain black trousers.

Glamorous duo: Erica looked sensational for the soiree as she showed off her incredible figure in a one shouldered black gown which exuded a retro vibe

Glamorous duo: Erica looked sensational for the soiree as she showed off her incredible figure in a one shouldered black gown which exuded a retro vibe

Show them the cold shoulder in Erica's dress by Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Erica Stoll is going to be the new Mrs McIlroy and if this look is anything to go by she's going to make a super stylish golf wife.

Pictured here with her new fiance she looked gorgeous in this one shouldered dress by Preen by Thornton Bregazzi. It's the perfect cocktail number for a black tie event and thanks to the midi length it's demure but eye-catching.

Preen is a British label with countless celebrity fans like January Jones, Kate Bosworth, Olivia Palermo, Scarlett Johansson, Sarah-Jessica Parker and Suki Waterhouse so Erica is in very chic company.

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News of the engagement comes just over a year after Rory broke up with his then-fiancee Caroline Wozniacki.

Sources close to the golf ace say he proposed to his American girlfriend of nearly a year in Paris.

The couple were in the French capital last week, when Rory posted an image of the Eiffel Tower, on his social media pages, where reports have suggested the surprise proposal took place.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend: Her hair was styled into an elegant chignon, while she wore natural make-up bar a slick of bright lipgloss - although the focal point of the entire ensemble was her new sparkling ring

Diamonds are a girl's best friend: Her hair was styled into an elegant chignon, while she wore natural make-up bar a slick of bright lipgloss - although the focal point of the entire ensemble was her new sparkling ring

Close couple: Sources close to the former golf ace say he proposed to his American girlfriend of nearly a year Erica in Paris

Close couple: Sources close to the former golf ace say he proposed to his American girlfriend of nearly a year Erica in Paris

City of love: The couple were in the French capital last week and Rory posted a picture of the Eiffel Tower, on his social media pages, where reports have suggested the surprise proposal took place

City of love: The couple were in the French capital last week and Rory posted a picture of the Eiffel Tower, on his social media pages, where reports have suggested the surprise proposal took place

He is said to have popped the question which led to pals revealing last week that they were expecting an announcement from the couple soon.

One told the Belfast Telegraph: 'I wouldn't be surprised if they do tie the knot. You know the saying "when you know, you know" and I think Rory is there now.

'She's met his family too. His parents are very fond of her. And she gels well with everyone. You'd be hard pressed to find a better match.'

Stunner: Erica Stoll follows the play of Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the second round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Club on November 6 in Shanghai

Stunner: Erica Stoll follows the play of Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the second round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Club on November 6 in Shanghai

After splitting up with Danish tennis star Caroline he said he wanted to concentrate on his golf instead of finding love.

He broke up with her in May last year, just three days after sending out the wedding invites, saying he wasn't ready for marriage. The couple, dubbed Wozzilroy, were together for two years.

In May 2014, Rory announced the split saying: '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.'

Lost love: After splitting up with his first fiancee Caroline Wozniacki (pictured in 2013), from Denmark, the said he wanted to concentrate on his golf instead of finding love

Lost love: After splitting up with his first fiancee Caroline Wozniacki (pictured in 2013), from Denmark, the said he wanted to concentrate on his golf instead of finding love

Wozniaki was also gifted with a massive diamond from McIllroy - seen here in January 2014

Wozniaki was also gifted with a massive diamond from McIllroy - seen here in January 2014

Erica's ring
Caroline's ring

ICE: Erica and Caroline's rings (Erica, left, and Caroline's ring in January 2014) both appeared to be mounted on pave eternity bands

He went on to win four major titles, including the US Open in 2011 and the British Open in 2014.

Erica, who is Championship Volunteer Operations at the PGA of America, met the star in 2012.

She famously saved him from missing his tee time during the 2012 Ryder Cup and arranged a police escort to take him to the greens when he was nowhere to be see at the site. 

It was later revealed that Rory has slept in for his Medinah singles match.

The Northern Irishman was first seen with Erica at Ashford Castle in the west of Ireland, celebrating New Year.

She has since been spotted watching him regularly and McIlroy has never hidden his feelings for her - as they posed for pictures together when he won the Race to Dubai and DP World Tour Championship last month.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland arrives at the course with new girlfriend Erica Stoll during the fourth round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation at Royal County Down Golf Club on May 31
Erica Stoll follows the play of Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the third round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Club on November 7 in Shanghai

New love: The Northern Irishman was first seen with Erica at Ashford Castle in the west of Ireland, celebrating New Year

Champion: Rory McIlroy poses with his father Gerry McIlroy, his mother Rosie McIlroy, his now bride-to-be Erica and the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai trophy

Champion: Rory McIlroy poses with his father Gerry McIlroy, his mother Rosie McIlroy, his now bride-to-be Erica and the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai trophy

Happy couple: Rory and Erica headed to trendy central London restaurant Roka in central London in June

Happy couple: Rory and Erica headed to trendy central London restaurant Roka in central London in June

Speaking earlier in the year about his relationship with Miss Stoll, he said: 'I am very happy. 

'She is from America which is why I like to spend time in Spring Beach. She doesn't play golf but she is involved.

'I am very happy in my love life. If everything off the golf course is good, it allows you to be better on it as well.' 

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