Why Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll’s Marriage Hit the ‘Breaking Point’:
Why Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll’s marriage reached a ‘breaking point’:
Golfer Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll’s divorce wasn’t a shock to anyone, a source close to them tells Us Weekly. “The point of contention in Laurie and Erica’s marriage was that Erica was single in her marriage,” the source said. “Rory was a difficult person to marry.” McIlroy, 35, filed for divorce from Stoll earlier this month after seven years of marriage, Us confirmed. The couple married in April 2017 and have a 3-year-old daughter, Poppy.
A source said becoming a parent has changed Stoll’s priorities, especially when it comes to touring. “She knew what her job was, but after Poppy was born, things changed a lot and she had a new perspective,” the source added. “Erica was typically absent from most tournaments and was completely focused on Poppy.” A timeline of professional golfer Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll’s relationship.In the end, McIlroy and Still said, “When he was on the road, “The past two years have led her to live a completely different life and eventually she reached a breaking point,” the source said. The athlete broke his silence about the split on Tuesday, May 14, a day after his split first made headlines.
“Rory McIlroy’s public relations team has today confirmed that a divorce has been filed,” a spokesperson for McIlroy told the Irish Star. “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.” Neil Mockford/GC Images Stoll and McIlroy met in 2012 at the Ryder Cup when McIlroy was dating tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. The exes were together for three years before McIlroy called off their engagement in 2014, and he started seeing Stoll shortly after. A source close to Wozniacki, 33, told Us last week that she “wants no part of his drama.” Biggest Golf Scandals and Controversies Through the Years “Rory was the last straw for Caroline when it came to men,” the source explained. “She always wanted a good home and family life. To live discreetly with her family. It’s not Rory. When the golfer took to the green at the PGA Championship a few days later, he did not comment on the divorce.
Asked about tourism during a press conference on Sunday, May 12, McIlroy said, “Being on the ropes for four or five hours or multiple times a day is a nice escape from everything that’s going on in the golf world. “It will be,” he said. P.G.A. Board of Directors “I don’t mind it. I’ve always been able to compartmentalize pretty well. I think,
For some reason, I’m really good at golf when I have a lot to do. He ultimately lost in a landslide to Xander Schauffele on Sunday, May 19th. Report by Amanda Williams. Copyright 2024 US Weekly Magazine. All rights reserved This story was originally published May 20, 2024, 12:19 PM. Take Us With You Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand.