Formerly ranked #1 in the world, Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland. He is a four-time major champion, having won the 2011 U.S. Open, the 2012 PGA Championship, the 2014 Open Championship, and the PGA Championships. He joins Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only three players to have won four majors by the age of 25.
McIlroy has also won five amateur titles, including the European Amateur, and was No. 1 amateur in 2007 for a week before turning professional later that year. In the past 17 years, he has won 40 professional wins, including 26 on the PGA Tour and 17 on the European Tour. Notably, he is also the three-time champion of the FedEx Cup in 2016, 2019 and 2022.
Most recently, he won the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship by five shots over Xander Schauffele. He is ranked world No. 2 as of May 2024, as per the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR).
Rory McIlroy Marital Status
In 2015, Rory McIlroy began dating Erica Stoll, a former PGA of America employee. They got engaged while on vacation in Paris in December 2015 and got married at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo, in April 2017. In September 2020, their daughter, Poppy, was born. However, after seven years of marriage, McIlroy and Stoll are getting divorced. The 35-year-old professional golfer filed for divorce from 36-year-old Stoll, per Florida court records, as per People in May 2024.
According to McIlroy, his marriage to Erica is "irretrievably broken," which is the equivalent of stating irreconcilable differences in a California divorce filing. On May 13, divorce papers were served to Erica, who has 20 days to reply. The document also mentions the couple's premarital arrangement. The couple and their 3-year-old daughter share a home.
From 2011 to 2014, McIlroy was romantically linked to Caroline Wozniacki, a former world No. 1 tennis player. On December 31, 2013, they engaged, and on May 21, 2014, it was revealed that McIlroy had called off the engagement. He acknowledged in an interview, that he isn't ready for what "marriage entails" and is thus calling it off. Later, Wozniacki disclosed that McIlroy had abruptly ended their relationship and had not kept in touch with her since.
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What does Erica Stoll do for a living?
Not much is known about Erica Stoll, though she previously worked for the PGA of America. She first got to know McIlroy in 2012 while she was working as a transport official at the Ryder Cup. McIlroy overslept and nearly missed his tee time because of a time zone miscommunication. Thus, in order to get to Medinah, Illinois, Stoll made arrangements for a police escort.
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FAQ's On Rory McIlroy's Wife
A. Rory McIlroy's wife, Erica Stoll, previously worked in the PGA Tour of America. However, his current profession is not known.
A. Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll have a three-year-old daughter, Poppy Kennedy McIlroy.
A. Rory McIlroy filed for divorce from his wife, Erica Stoll, in May 2024.
A. Yes, Rory McIlroy is still married, but has filed for divorce in May 2024.
A. Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll met during the 2012 Ryder Cup.
