Rory McIlroy surprises fans by breaking his silence on his split from wife Erica Stoll, revealing: “There’s one key reason I chose to call off the divorce.”
Rory McIlroy has been chasing a historic win at Augusta National this week, but not long ago, his biggest concern wasn’t a green jacket—it was his marriage.
Earlier in 2024, the four-time major champion and his wife, Erica Stoll, came close to ending their eight-year relationship, igniting a wave of media speculation. But in a surprising turn of events, McIlroy decided to halt the divorce process and work on rebuilding his family.
Heading into Sunday’s final round of the Masters with a 12-under lead, McIlroy is not only vying for the elusive career grand slam but doing so with renewed personal strength and the support of the woman he almost lost. It’s a story of redemption both on and off the course.
In mid-2024, McIlroy filed for divorce in Florida, signaling what many thought was the end of his marriage, which began in 2017. The announcement shocked fans, as the couple—who met through golf and share a daughter, Poppy—had always kept their private life out of the spotlight. McIlroy remained quiet amid the rumors—until he finally broke his silence.
In a rare public comment, McIlroy acknowledged the speculation, saying, “There have been rumors about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to every rumor is pointless. Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best path forward is as a family.”
That realization took time. Court documents show that by June, McIlroy’s legal team had filed to withdraw the divorce petition. Since then, the couple has reconciled—something McIlroy describes as bringing resolution and a new beginning.
