Rory McIlroy And Wife Erica Stoll Announce Divorce After 7 Years

Rory McIlroy And Wife Erica Stoll Announce Divorce After 7 Years...

Golf star Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll have filed for divorce after seven years of marriage, according to court documents obtained today. The couple, who wed in 2017 and share a 5-year-old daughter, cited irreconcilable differences in the filing.

The news comes as McIlroy prepares for next week's PGA Championship, where he's currently the betting favorite. The 34-year-old four-time major champion has been open about how family life helped stabilize his career during their marriage.

Stoll, a former PGA of America employee, met McIlroy when she helped arrange his transportation during the 2012 Ryder Cup. Their relationship began in 2015 after McIlroy's highly publicized breakup with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki.

The divorce filing appears amicable, with both parties requesting joint custody of their daughter. Financial terms weren't disclosed, though McIlroy's estimated $170 million net worth makes this one of the highest-profile celebrity divorces of 2026.

Fans have flooded social media with support for both parties, particularly noting McIlroy's recent comments about prioritizing family over golf. The timing raises questions about how the separation might affect his performance during this critical stretch of the PGA Tour season.

Divorce rates among professional athletes consistently outpace national averages, with the pressures of travel and competition often cited. McIlroy had previously credited Stoll with helping him through career slumps, including his 2016-2017 struggles.

The couple's last public appearance together was at February's Genesis Invitational in California. McIlroy has continued wearing his wedding ring during recent tournaments, including last week's Masters where he finished tied for 12th.