Rory McIlroy's Wife Makes Notable Decision After the Masters
After winning the Masters to became the sixth golfer in history to complete the career grand slam, joining the likes of Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy sent a strong message to his wife, Erica Stoll, and their daughter, Poppy.
"Last, but certainly not least over to my left. My family..." McIlroy started before getting overcome with emotion. "They've been on this journey with me the whole way through. They know the burden that I've carried to be able to come here every year and try and try and try again."
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"The one thing that I would say to my daughter Poppy, who's sitting over there: never give up on your dreams. Never, ever give up on your dreams. Keep coming back, keep working hard, and if you put your mind to it, you can do anything. I love you."
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with daughter Poppy and wife Erica Stoll holding the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia.While McIlroy's wife and daughter were on hand to witness his first Masters victory, his parents didn't make the trip, preferring to stay in Ireland. A few days after winning the green jacket, the five-time major winner made the trip back home to celebrate with the people who sacrificed so much so their son could have the opportunity to play the game he loves.
While he and Poppy made the trip, his wife was nowhere to be found, according to a report from Us Weekly. She appears to have made the decision not to travel with the family for whatever reason.
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Their relationship nearly ended last year when the four-time major champion filed for divorce from his wife in May 2024. After citing that his marriage was irretrievably broken at the time, McIlroy called off the divorce less than a month later.
"There have been rumors about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate," McIlroy said in the statement given to The Guardian last summer. "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."
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