GOLFER Graeme McDowell described himself as a "very lucky man" as he wed in the Caribbean.
Family and friends of the Portrush sports star, pictured, travelled to the Bahamas to witness him marrying American Kristin Stape on Saturday.
Best pal Rory McIlroy was absent from the nuptials as his agent revealed that the Holywood golfer had a commercial meeting in London over the weekend.
While McIlroy did not tweet any congratulatory messages to his friend, his tennis star girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki took to Twitter to wish the couple well.
"All the best Graeme and Kris- tin have a fantastic day. Many happy years together as Mr and Mrs McDowell," she said.