**Meghan Markle’s Relationship with Golfer Rory McIlroy Under Scrutiny**

A recent book has shed light on Meghan Markle's past relationship dynamics, particularly her friendship with Irish golfer Rory McIlroy.

Investigative journalist Tom Bower's latest tell-all book, “Revenge!

Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors,” delves into the intricacies of Meghan and Rory's connection.

The book reveals that Meghan's ex-boyfriend raised questions about the nature of her bond with the renowned golfer.

Bower's book narrates how Meghan and Rory's paths crossed back in 2014, during an unexpected Ice Bucket Challenge nomination.

Meghan, insistent on a personal touch, invited Rory to dump the ice on her friend's apartment in New York.

The duo later met for a drink at the Fitzpatrick Hotel, where they were joined by the hotel's owner and a group of friends for dinner at Cipriani.

Following their encounter, McIlroy, who had just ended his engagement with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, made a significant effort to spend time with Meghan.

Despite a late night out and a drop in his performance at a golf competition, McIlroy chose to forego rest and drove back to New York to meet Meghan instead.

Meghan, who was dating chef Corey Vitiello at the time, openly praised Rory on her blog, The Tig, emphasizing his dedication to both work and play.

Bower's book suggests that Meghan sought to leverage her relationship with Rory for self-promotion, pushing for media coverage of their interactions.

Corey, Meghan's then-boyfriend, reportedly expressed concerns about her closeness with Rory, but Meghan maintained that they were simply friends.

Despite Corey's doubts, Meghan utilized her connections to secure a speaking role at the One Young World Conference in Dublin, where she also shared a private meal with Rory at Fade Street Social.

The media's coverage of Meghan and Rory's interactions sparked speculation about the nature of their relationship, with one publication even suggesting Meghan's infatuation with Rory irked Corey.

However, Meghan continued to assert that their bond was platonic, a stance Corey ultimately accepted.

As Meghan and Corey's trip to Ireland garnered public attention, reports surfaced portraying them as a couple deeply in love.

Meghan's agent intervened to correct misconceptions in the media, highlighting the complexities of Meghan's relationships and the scrutiny she faced due to her high-profile connections.