Rory McIlroy embraces wife Erica Stoll as he ends tough year on a high in Dubai
Rory McIlroy triumphed at the DP World Tour Championship, clinching his third title at this prestigious event and equalling Seve Ballesteros’s record with his sixth Race to Dubai win.
Celebrating with wife Erica Stoll and their daughter Poppy, McIlroy’s victory capped off a tumultuous year marked by both professional and personal challenges
On the course, he secured a two-stroke victory over Rasmus Hojgaard with a final-round three-under-par 69, but it hasn’t been an easy ride for the golfing star.
The US Open in June saw him squander a two-shot lead with just four holes to play, handing the win to Bryson DeChambeau and prolonging his wait for a fifth major championship into its 11th year.
Despite near misses at the Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship, McIlroy finally found success again in Dubai
Off the green, he faced personal turmoil when, in May, news broke of his divorce filing from Erica amidst the PGA Championship – a challenging time for the couple.
However, just a month after separation rumours, McIlroy shared that they were working on their relationship, driven by their commitment to their daughter.
