Rory McIlroy makes promise to wife Erica Stoll and daughter after divorce called off
Rory McIlroy has promised to spend some downtime with his family after a rollercoaster year.
The golf star wrapped up the season triumphantly on Sunday, clinching the DP World Tour Championship and bagging his sixth Race To Dubai title. Despite securing his fourth win of the season, McIlroy faced tough moments with near-misses at major tournaments, including a heart-wrenching second place at the U.S. Open, Irish Open, and BMW Championship
His shot at victory at Pinehurst No. 2 was particularly stinging, as he lost a two-shot lead to Bryson DeChambeau, extending his decade-long wait for another major championship.
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Away from the greens, McIlroy’s personal life has been just as eventful. In May, right before the PGA Championship, he revealed that he and his wife Erica Stoll were heading for divorce, citing an “irretrievably broken” relationship in the court documents.
Yet, love prevailed, and a month later, they announced a reconciliation, with McIlroy stating: “Erica and I have realised that our best future was as a family together.”
The season ended on a high note with McIlroy defeating Rasmus Hojgaard by two shots at Jumeirah Golf Estates’ Earth Course. The 35-year-old celebrated the victory with Erica and their four-year-old daughter Poppy, creating a touching moment on the 18th green captured in photographs.
