Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll: A Story of Resilience and Renewal in 2025

From Turbulent Times to Triumph

Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll, parents to daughter Poppy (born August 31, 2020), faced a significant challenge when McIlroy filed for divorce in May 2024, only to reconcile one month later.

In a statement to The Guardian, McIlroy addressed the situation: ‘There have been rumors about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumor is a fool’s game. Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future was as a family together. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.’

Professional and Personal Triumphs

Today, Erica stands firmly by McIlroy’s side, supporting the 36-year-old at golf’s biggest stages. She was present when Rory completed the Career Grand Slam with his Masters victory in April.

The couple is now embarking on a new chapter, preparing to relocate from their US base to a newly built property in an exclusive estate in Wentworth on the outskirts of London. McIlroy will maintain his Florida mansion as his base of operations when competing in the United States.

Balancing Family and Career

McIlroy has been open about the challenges of balancing his golf commitments with family life, acknowledging that he lives ‘two different lives.’ As he explains, ‘I’m a dad and a husband when I’m away from here, and then I’m who I am when I’m here. It’s always nice to get away and feel a bit of normality.’

According to sources close to the couple, ‘They had some problems that needed resolving. It took a lot of patience and understanding, but they’re in a much better place now. Spending time together as a family has been beneficial, too. They’re working hard at their relationship and look at this as the start of a new chapter. Neither Rory nor Erica want to let things get that bad again.’