Rory McIlroy is still married to Erica Stoll. The couple filed for divorce in May 2024, withdrew the petition less than a month later, and have spent the time since appearing publicly together at tournaments, completing the career Grand Slam as a family, and settling into a new home in England. As of March 2026, the marriage is intact.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Rory McIlroy married? | Yes, to Erica Stoll |
| Married since | April 22, 2017 |
| Divorce filed | May 13, 2024 |
| Divorce finalised? | No, dismissed June 11, 2024 |
| Children | Poppy Kennedy McIlroy (born August 31, 2020) |
| Where they live | Jupiter, Florida and Wentworth, Surrey |
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Who Is Erica Stoll?
Erica Stoll is a New York native who had her own career inside golf long before she became Rory McIlroy’s wife.
She grew up in Irondequoit, New York, graduated high school in 2003, and earned a marketing degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2008. After graduating, she joined the PGA of America, working as a transport official, then an office manager, and eventually as manager of championship volunteer operations.
That last role brought her to the 2012 Ryder Cup in Medinah, Illinois, where she and McIlroy first crossed paths.
The Story of How They Met
Singles Sunday at the 2012 Ryder Cup had enough drama without what nearly happened before play started. McIlroy overslept and misread his tee time due to a time zone mix-up, leaving him in serious danger of missing his match against Keegan Bradley. Stoll, on duty as a PGA transport official, arranged a police escort to get him to the course in time.
He made his tee time. He won his singles match. Europe completed the comeback from 10-6 down that became known as the Miracle at Medinah.
At the time, McIlroy was still in a relationship with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki. Stoll and McIlroy were only friends in 2012. Their relationship did not start until late 2014, months after McIlroy ended his engagement to Wozniacki.
He spoke about it in a May 2015 interview with The Times of London: “I am very happy in my love life. The past six or seven months have been really nice.”
By December 2015, McIlroy had proposed to Stoll while the two were in Paris. The wedding took place on April 22, 2017, at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland. Ed Sheeran, Niall Horan and Stevie Wonder were among the guests.
Their daughter, Poppy Kennedy McIlroy, was born on August 31, 2020, at Jupiter Medical Center in Florida. McIlroy announced the birth on social media: “She is the absolute love of our lives.”
The May 2024 Divorce Filing
On May 13, 2024, a divorce petition was filed in Palm Beach County family court in Florida by McIlroy’s attorney, Thomas Sasser. The paperwork listed the marriage as “irretrievably broken” and requested split custody of Poppy.
The circumstances were hard to miss. McIlroy had won the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte the day before. Stoll was not at that event. When he arrived at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club days later, he was not wearing his wedding ring.
A spokesperson for McIlroy confirmed the filing: “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.”
Sources told Us Weekly at the time that Stoll had felt lonely in the marriage, with McIlroy’s schedule leaving her raising Poppy largely alone while the two were “living very different lives.” Rumours spread online linking McIlroy to CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis. Both maintained a professional relationship only, and no credible reporting has ever supported those claims.
How the Divorce Was Called Off
McIlroy’s attorney filed a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal in Palm Beach County court on June 11, 2024. The case was closed.
That same day, McIlroy issued a statement to 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.”
Later that year, on The Late Late Show with Patrick Kielty, McIlroy went further:
“Golf and the business of golf had become all consuming for me for the last couple of years and I needed to take a bit of time away to realise what was actually important to me.”
The U.S. Open at Pinehurst was the first tournament McIlroy played after the reconciliation. By July 2024, the family were photographed together on holiday in Portugal. In November 2024, Stoll and Poppy were in Dubai for the DP World Tour Championship, where McIlroy won and addressed them from the stage: “Erica, Poppy, I know you are here somewhere. I love you and thanks for sticking by me.”
2025: The Reunion on the Record
Whatever questions remained about Rory McIlroy’s marriage heading into 2025, the year answered them one tournament at a time.
March 2025 — The Players Championship Stoll and Poppy were at TPC Sawgrass when McIlroy beat J.J. Spaun in a playoff to win his second Players Championship title. Photographs from the course after the final hole showed the couple embracing.
April 2025 — The Masters At the Masters Par-3 Contest, Stoll walked Augusta National as McIlroy’s caddie with Poppy alongside. On the ninth hole, McIlroy handed Poppy the putter for a long, difficult downhill attempt. She holed it. The gallery responded loudly. Days later, McIlroy won the Masters on his 17th attempt, completing the career Grand Slam. Stoll was at his side for the green jacket ceremony.
In his winner’s speech, McIlroy spoke directly to his daughter: “Never give up on your dreams. Never ever give up on your dreams. Keep coming back.”
May 2025 — Wentworth The family moved into their newly built home in Wentworth, Surrey, a property McIlroy had been constructing at a reported cost of between £10 million and £14 million. The move was driven in part by Stoll’s long-standing preference for the UK over Florida. On the Netflix series Full Swing Season 3, released in February 2025, Martin Kaymer recalled meeting Stoll at a Starbucks in Florida, where she told him: “I really don’t like the sun.” McIlroy had already admitted on the show: “If it was up to her, she wouldn’t move to England straightaway, but she definitely wants to spend more time there.” Their neighbours at Wentworth include Justin Rose, Ernie Els, Thomas Bjorn and Paul McGinley.
September 2025 — Irish Open and Ryder Cup Stoll and Poppy attended the Amgen Irish Open at the K Club. Weeks later, at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York, the couple arrived hand-in-hand at the official Gala on September 23. During the matches, a fan threw a beer that struck Stoll while she was watching from the gallery. McIlroy, speaking to reporters at the event, called America “the best country in the world” and credited his American wife and daughter as central to his connection to the country.
December 2025 — BBC Sports Personality of the Year Named BBC Sports Personality of the Year after one of the most decorated seasons in professional golf, McIlroy was without Stoll and Poppy at the ceremony. He addressed them anyway: “My wife Erica, my daughter Poppy. They’re what holds me together, they’re my rock. I can’t wait to see you, I love you.”
Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll in 2026
Stoll and Poppy were at the Genesis Invitational in February 2026, one of the early events of McIlroy’s new season.
At The Players Championship from March 12 to 15, 2026, McIlroy competed while managing a back injury sustained during warmup at the Arnold Palmer Invitational the previous week. He had not practised on the TPC Sawgrass course until Wednesday morning and described his participation as a game-time decision. He made the cut, finished tied 46th at even par, and Cameron Young won the title.
The 2026 Masters at Augusta National begins April 9. McIlroy goes in as defending champion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll get divorced?
No. McIlroy filed a divorce petition in Palm Beach County, Florida on May 13, 2024. His attorney filed a voluntary dismissal on June 11, 2024. The divorce was never finalised. McIlroy and Stoll reconciled and have remained together since.
Who is Rory McIlroy married to?
Rory McIlroy is married to Erica Stoll, a New York native and former PGA of America employee. They married on April 22, 2017, at Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland.
How long have Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll been together?
McIlroy and Stoll began dating in late 2014, got engaged in December 2015, and married in April 2017. As of 2026, they have been together for over eleven years.
Does Rory McIlroy have children?
Yes. McIlroy and Stoll have one daughter, Poppy Kennedy McIlroy, born on August 31, 2020, at Jupiter Medical Center in Florida. She turned five in August 2025.
Two years ago, McIlroy’s marriage looked finished on paper. The divorce filing landed in a Florida court on a Monday morning in May 2024 and was gone by June. What followed was a Masters win, a BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, a move to a new country, and a string of tournaments where his wife and daughter were visible at every significant moment. Whether the question came from the golf news or the tabloids, the answer is the same: Rory McIlroy is married, and he heads into the 2026 Masters defence with his family in place.
