Rory McIlroy is reportedly making progress in reigniting his marriage with Erica Stoll after the pair filed for divorce last year.
Photographers outside Ashford Castle in Co Mayo, where McIlroy married Stoll
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Who is Rory McIlroy’s wife?
McIlroy had dated former women’s tennis number one Caroline Wozniaki but he broke up with the Dane during their engagement in 2014.
He started dating Erica Stoll in 2015, meeting her through the Professional Golfers’ Association of America – where she worked as a transport official.
They first met in 2012 when, after he overslept, she was able to provide transport with an escort for him to make the tee-off in time.
McIlroy and Stoll chat before a Ryder Cup match
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Why did they call off their divorce?
The pair married at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo, and their lives changed when they had Poppy.
“A point of contention was that Erica was lonely in their marriage,” a so-called source told US in May 2024. “Rory was a hard person to be married to.
“Erica was usually absent for most of his tournaments and was really focused on Poppy.”
These insights were perhaps reasons why the pair filed for divorce, as the official statement at the time gave little away.
The statement read: “They stressed Rory’s desire to ensure this difficult time is as respectful and amicable as possible. He will not be making any further comment.”
However, a month later, it seemed that the pair were back on track.
A second statement in June 2024 read: “There have been rumours about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumour is a fool’s game.
“Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realised that our best future was as a family together. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”
McIlroy had briefly played without his wedding ring and has not shared any photos of the pair together since November, having adopted a more private persona.
