Rory McIlroy‘s Wife Gets Emotional Discussing Their Marriage: “It’s Hard Being Married to a Golfer” Erica Stoll opens up about the challenges of being married to pro golfer Rory McIlroy. “They’re always away at tournaments and practicing—it’s a hard life,” she says.
The Struggles of Life as a Golfer’s Spouse
Life with a professional golfer like Rory McIlroy may seem glamorous, but Erica Stoll, McIlroy’s wife of seven years, has revealed the unique challenges that come with it.
“They’re always away at tournaments and practicing, there has to be a lot of trust,” a source close to the couple told PEOPLE. Beyond the physical distance, the lifestyle brings other challenges, such as constant travel, long separations, and the presence of “hangers-on” at tournaments.
“You either join them on tour or have to trust them completely,” the source added. Stoll, who has been a steadfast supporter of McIlroy’s career, caddied for him at the 2023 Masters Par 3 contest and regularly cheered him on from the sidelines at tournaments.
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A Marriage in the Spotlight
McIlroy and Stoll’s split shocked fans and their tight-knit Florida community. The couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at Ashford Castle in Ireland in 2017 and welcomed their daughter, Poppy, in 2020.
A source described McIlroy as “super focused on golf” during the divorce, adding that recent challenges—including the PGA Tour’s merger with LIV Golf—left McIlroy feeling like “a sacrificial lamb.”
Another insider revealed McIlroy’s privacy about his personal life, noting that even within their community, “there wasn’t a lot of speculation about his family.”
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Finding Balance Amid Career Pressures
Despite the end of their marriage, sources suggest that McIlroy remains committed to his career and rediscovering his winning form. “He’s trying to find himself and get back to winning,” a source shared.
Moving Forward
Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll’s split sheds light on the difficulties of balancing family life with the demanding schedule of a professional athlete. Fans will undoubtedly continue to support McIlroy as he navigates this new chapter.
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