RORY McIlroy is the first person since Tiger Woods a quarter of a century ago to complete golf's elusive career grand slam.
But in , he and his wife Erica Stoll filed for divorce before deciding to stay together — here's everything you need to know.
Whirlwind romance
andwhen she was working as manager of championship volunteer operations for the PGA at the Ryder Cup.
A year later at the same event, the Northern Irishman was famously late to the course after his alarm failed to go off.
So Erica sorted a police escort for Rory, allowing him to tee off on time as .
The couple tied the knot on April 21, 2017.
included soul legend, Coldplay’sandOne Direction’s.
On August 31, 2020, Rory and Erica welcomed their first child together, .
Shocking announcement
Rory's journey in the year leading up to his was a rollercoaster of personal and professional highs and lows.
On May 13, 2024, the Northern Irishman shocked fans by from his — their anniversary falls on April 21.
At the time, TMZ reported that the , as well as implementing a shared parenting plan in the documents.
The news came just before the 2024 , but the reasons for the split were never publicly disclosed.
Reconciliation
However, just a month later Rory and Erica reconciled.
On June 11, 2024, Rory filed a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of the divorce petition.
He later explained that they had resolved their differences and realised they were all better off together.
Rory told the Guardian: “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.”;
Happy McIlroys at the Masters
This renewed unity was on full display during the 2025 Masters week.
Erica was there supporting her man, even serving as his caddie during the Par-3 contest.
Their daughter Poppy stole the show by on the ninth hole.
And the tranquility in his family life seems to have paid dividends.
Rory finally achieved his , completing his career Grand Slam in dramatic fashion by defeating on the first hole of the playoff.
Overcome with emotion, Rory celebrated with Erica and Poppy on the 18th green, calling it a moment that would stay with him forever.
Fighting back even more tears, he said: ” Last but not least, over to my left, my family, my team. They've been on this journey with me the whole way through.
“They know the burden that I've carried to come here every year and try and try and try again.
“The one thing I would say to my daughter Poppy, never give up on your dreams. Never ever give up on your dreams. Keep coming back. Keep working hard.”
