Rory McIlroy’s divorce proceedings are beginning to shed light on the private details of his split from wife Erica Stoll. Court documents filed this week confirm that the couple, who had been together for more than a decade, had a prenuptial agreement in place before tying the knot in 2017.
The four-time major champion cited the marriage as “irretrievably broken,” a standard legal phrase in divorce filings that signals reconciliation is no longer possible. While the documents did not disclose the specifics of the prenuptial agreement, the existence of such a contract suggests that both parties had financial protections in place long before the current proceedings.
McIlroy and Stoll’s relationship dates back to 2012, when she worked for the PGA of America. The pair became close after Stoll assisted McIlroy during a Ryder Cup scheduling mishap, and their friendship eventually blossomed into romance. They married in an elaborate ceremony at Ashford Castle in Ireland in April 2017, attended by fellow golfers and celebrity guests.
Speculation about marital strain had circulated in recent months, but the filing provides the first official confirmation of a separation. Neither McIlroy nor Stoll has publicly commented on the divorce, and representatives for the golfer have declined to elaborate on the case beyond confirming the legal action.
McIlroy, 36, remains one of the most high-profile figures in golf, balancing his career on the PGA Tour with his role as a vocal leader in the sport’s ongoing debates over its future. With the divorce process now underway, attention will likely focus on how the prenup shapes the division of assets and whether the couple will seek joint arrangements regarding any shared personal matters.
The divorce marks a significant personal chapter for McIlroy, whose career has often placed him in the spotlight. For now, the golfer appears focused on his professional schedule, while his personal life undergoes a very public transition.
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