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Rory McIlroy and Wife Erica Stoll Celebrate Historic Masters Win After Overcoming Marital Challenges
29 Sep
Summary
- Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll reconciled after briefly filing for divorce in 2024
- Stoll endured hostile crowd at 2025 Ryder Cup, but McIlroy praised her poise
- Couple met in 2012 and married in 2017, welcoming daughter Poppy in 2020
In September 2025, professional golfer Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll faced a hostile crowd at the Ryder Cup in Farmingdale, New York. Team USA fans chanted profanities at McIlroy, and a thrown beer grazed Stoll's hat, splashing her. However, McIlroy praised his wife's poise and class in handling the situation.
This incident came just months after the couple had reconciled following a brief separation. In May 2024, McIlroy had filed for divorce, but the pair decided to stay together a month later. Now, they are celebrating McIlroy's historic Masters win in April 2025, where he became only the sixth golfer to complete a career Grand Slam.
McIlroy and Stoll first met in 2012 at the Ryder Cup, where Stoll, then a PGA transport official, helped McIlroy avoid missing his tee time. The two became friends and started dating in 2014 before marrying in 2017. They welcomed their daughter, Poppy Kennedy, in 2020.
Despite McIlroy's fame as a top professional golfer, Stoll has maintained a low-profile, supporting her husband while keeping their family life private. Their relationship has weathered challenges, but as of September 2025, they appear stronger than ever, celebrating McIlroy's latest career milestone.
