Rory McIlroy And Wife Erica Stoll Announce Divorce After 7 Years
Rory McIlroy And Wife Erica Stoll Announce Divorce After 7 Years...
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll have filed for divorce after seven years of marriage, according to court documents obtained Tuesday. The couple, who wed in 2017, confirmed the split in a joint statement released through McIlroy's management team.
The news comes as McIlroy prepares for this week's RBC Heritage tournament in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The four-time major champion withdrew from last week's Masters Tournament, citing personal reasons that now appear linked to the marital breakdown.
Stoll, a former PGA of America employee, met McIlroy in 2012 when she helped coordinate transportation during the Ryder Cup. Their relationship began after McIlroy's highly publicized breakup with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki in 2014.
The divorce filing lists "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for separation. Florida court records show McIlroy's attorneys filed the petition on April 11 in Palm Beach County, where the couple owns a $10 million Jupiter Island home.
Social media reaction has been swift, with the hashtag #RoryDivorce trending on Twitter. Many fans expressed surprise, as the couple appeared together publicly as recently as February at the Genesis Invitational in California.
McIlroy and Stoll have one daughter together, born in 2020. The filing indicates they've reached a temporary agreement on custody and financial matters, though details remain confidential.
The timing raises questions about McIlroy's participation in upcoming tournaments. He's scheduled to defend his title at the Wells Fargo Championship in three weeks, followed by the PGA Championship in May.
This marks the second high-profile divorce in professional golf this year, following Tiger Woods' 2022 separation from Erica Herman. Industry analysts note the unique pressures facing golf spouses during the sport's expanded calendar.
Neither McIlroy nor Stoll have commented beyond their initial statement, which requested privacy for their family. The case is expected to proceed quietly, with both parties represented by top Florida divorce attorneys.
