Rory McIlroy has announced that he has called off his divorce with his wife Erica. Just days before the start of the U.S. Open, McIlroy revealed that he and his wife had decided to voluntarily dismiss the divorce petition that was filed in Florida last month. The news comes as a surprise to many, given the recent reports of the couple’s separation and the filing of the divorce papers.
McIlroy, a four-time major champion, has been married to Erica Stoll for seven years and has a four-year-old daughter, Poppy, with her. The couple’s separation was announced just last month, with McIlroy filing for divorce citing that the marriage was “irretrievably broken.”
However, it seems that the couple has had a change of heart and has decided to work through their issues and stay together.
Rory McIlroy’s divorce
In a recent interview, Rory McIlroy spoke about his decision to call off the divorce, saying:
“There have been rumors about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumor is a fool’s game.”
“Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future was as a family together. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”
When asked about his decision to stay together, McIlroy said:
“I think we both realized that we wanted to work through our issues and stay together. We have a daughter together, and we want to be there for her and provide her with a stable and loving home.”
The news of Rory McIlroy‘s divorce filing sent shockwaves through the golf world, with many fans and fellow golfers expressing their surprise and disappointment.
McIlroy, who has been open about his personal struggles in the past, has always been private about his marriage and family life. However, it seems that the couple’s issues had become too great to ignore, and they decided to go their separate ways.
Rory McIlroy’s decision to call off the divorce is likely to have a significant impact on his golf career. The U.S. Open is just days away, and McIlroy will be looking to make a strong impression on the course. With his personal life now settled, McIlroy will be able to focus on his golf and give it his all.
The Northern Irishman spoke about his goals for the U.S. Open, saying:
“I still feel like I’m within touching distance of becoming the best European male golfer of the modern age. I’ve got Seve Ballesteros’s haul of five majors to pass, and I’m confident that I can do it.”
Rory McIlroy’s decision to call off his divorce with his wife Erica is a surprise to many, but it’s clear that the couple has worked through their issues and is committed to staying together.
With his personal life now settled, McIlroy will be able to focus on his golf and give it his all. The U.S. Open is just days away, and McIlroy will be looking to make a strong impression on the course.