Even if you aren't a self-proclaimed golf fan, you probably recognize Rory McIlroy's name. He's spent over weeks in the number one position in the Official World Golf Ranking, and he has four major championships under his belt. He also appeared in the Netflix docuseries Full Swing , which gave a behind-the-scenes look at several golf athletes playing in the PGA tour. If you've followed his success on the green, you're probably itching to know more about his personal life too.
So, who is Rory McIlroy's former wife? Here, we break down his relationship timeline with Erica Stoll. As of May , Rory McIlroy is not married. The golfer was previously married to Erica Stoll. McIlroy proposed in , and they tied the knot in April at a castle in Ireland. Rory McIlroy and his ex-wife welcomed their first child, a daughter, in August Their high-profile romance lasted from to Erica Stoll previously worked in the golf industry.
According to the Democrat and Chronicle , the New York native played tennis and golf in high school before attending the Rochester Institute of Technology. She graduated with a degree in marketing in Erica Stoll went on to work for the PGA as a transport officialβand it was this job that made her cross paths with McIlroy.
During her career with the PGA, Stoll also worked as an office manager and the manager of championship volunteer operations. Interestingly enough, Stoll has another connection to the sport: She shares a birthday with golf icon Arnold Palmer. Yes, the one that inspired the lemonade-iced tea drink. On September 10, , McIlroy shared a tribute to his wifeβand his role modelβ on Instagram.
My wife Erica and Arnold Palmer share a birthday today," he wrote. Arnold would have been 90 today and Erica is, well They have both taught me so much and made me a better man. I cherished every moment I got to spend with Arnold and I cherish the life I get to spend with Erica.
