Rory McIlroy And Wife Erica Stoll File For Divorce After 7 Years
Rory McIlroy And Wife Erica Stoll File For Divorce After 7 Years...
Golf star Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica Stoll, have filed for divorce in Florida after seven years of marriage, according to court documents obtained Monday. The filing comes just weeks before McIlroy is set to compete in the 2026 Masters Tournament, sparking widespread discussion among sports fans.
The couple, who married in 2019 after a years-long relationship, cited "irreconcilable differences" in the Palm Beach County filing. McIlroy, 36, and Stoll, 38, share one daughter, Poppy, born in 2020. The divorce petition was first reported by The Palm Beach Post early Monday morning.
The news is trending across U.S. sports media and social platforms as McIlroy remains one of golf's most visible figures. The four-time major champion recently returned to world No. 1 ranking after his win at last month's Players Championship. Divorce proceedings could complicate his preparation for Augusta National.
Public records show McIlroy filed the petition on Friday through his attorneys at a West Palm Beach firm. Stoll, a former PGA of America employee, has retained her own legal counsel. Florida law requires a 20-day waiting period before the divorce can be finalized.
Friends close to the couple told Golf Digest the separation had been "amicable but inevitable" due to conflicting schedules. McIlroy spends nearly 30 weeks annually on tour, while Stoll primarily cared for their daughter at their $10 million Jupiter, Florida estate.
The divorce filing includes a parenting plan for 5-year-old Poppy but does not disclose financial terms. McIlroy's net worth is estimated at $170 million by Forbes. Prenuptial agreement details remain confidential under Florida law.
Reaction poured in across social media, with many fans expressing surprise given McIlroy's recent career resurgence. The golfer has not commented publicly but withdrew from this week's RBC Heritage, citing "personal reasons." Tournament officials confirmed his absence Monday afternoon.
This marks McIlroy's second high-profile divorce. He famously called off his 2014 wedding to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki just months before the ceremony. Stoll, who met McIlroy through PGA events, helped coordinate his transportation during that period.
Legal experts note Florida's equitable distribution laws could make this a complex case given McIlroy's earnings during the marriage. The next court hearing is scheduled for May 5, one week after the Masters concludes.
