Rory McIlroy may have called it quits on his divorce, but his wedding ring remains in plain sight.
The 35-year-old Northern Irishman was spotted without his ring during training for the 2024 U.S. Open on Wednesday, a day after announcing his divorce from wife Erica Stoll.
McIlroy, who filed for voluntary retirement on Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida, was still wearing his wedding ring when he won the Wells Fargo Championship on May 12, and was seen without his ring at the PGA Championship on May 15, two days after filing for divorce.
The lawsuit has also been closed, according to court documents reviewed by The Washington Post.
“Over the past few weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future lies together as a family. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and are looking forward to a new beginning.” McIlroy told The Guardian: In a statement.
McIlroy married Stoll in 2017. The couple have a 3-year-old daughter, Poppy.
The four-time major champion will be looking to claim his fifth title and second U.S. Open title at Pinehurst No. 2 this week.
He won the tournament in 2011 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland.
News of McIlroy’s divorce broke just days before the start of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville.
McIlroy was seen without his wedding ring during the practice round and finished tied for 12th at 12 under par.
Following his shocking separation from Stoll, rumors swirled about his relationship with CBS sports reporter Amanda Balionis.
US Weekly confirms Last month it was reported that the pair are “not dating and only have a professional relationship.”
McIlroy addressed the “rumours” in an interview with The Guardian this week, saying it would be “foolish to react to every single rumour”.
He’s scheduled to play in the opening round Thursday afternoon just after 1 p.m. along with Scottie Scheffler and reigning PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele.
McIlroy, currently ranked third in the world, said Tuesday he is “more confident than ever” about closing in on a fifth major championship.
“I’m really proud of the work I’ve done over the last 15 years and all that I’ve accomplished: season titles, individual tournaments, majors,” he told a news conference. From ESPN.
“I’m more confident than ever that I’m right there, that I’m closer than I’ve ever been.”
The 2024 US Open will take place from June 13-16.
