Rory McIlroy’s estranged wife Erica Stoll says their seven-year marriage has reached a “breaking point” before the PGA Tour star files for divorce in Florida on May 13. It is being
“The sticking point in Laurie and Erica’s marriage was that Erica was lonely in her marriage,” a source recently said. our weekly magazine. “Rory was a difficult person to marry.”
McIlroy, 35, and Stoll, a former publicist, “lived very different lives over the past two years while he was on the road, and she eventually reached a breaking point,” a source said. said.
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The couple’s relationship reportedly changed after welcoming daughter Poppy, now 3, in August 2020, with Stoll’s parenting priorities changing while on tour.
“She knew what she was getting into in her profession, but after having Poppy, things changed a lot and she had a new perspective,” a source told Us Weekly. . “Erica usually missed most of the tournaments and focused on Poppy.”
Her absence was noticeable at the Masters in April.
McIlroy’s divorce filing also asked for split custody of Poppy.
His campaign released a statement last week that said it “underscored Mr. Rory’s desire to spend this difficult time as respectfully and amicably as possible.”
Four-time major champion McIlroy was spotted without his wedding ring last Wednesday while practicing at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, ahead of the start of the 2024 PGA Championship. Xander Schauffele won the championship by one stroke. 18th hole.
Stoll was also seen leaving the house without her engagement ring on Wednesday.
However, her wedding ring appeared to be “securely” on. daily mail.
At a pre-tournament press conference, media were warned to refrain from asking questions about McIlroy’s personal life amid rumors of a divorce.
Stoll had no comment at the time.
