Rory McIlroy seen with wife Erica Stoll for first time since divorce U-turn as golfer gets over US Open heartbreak
GOLF star Rory McIlroy has been spotted with his wife for the first time since the couple called off their divorce.
The 35-year-old had filed for divorce in May but announced last week that it was voluntarily dismissed.
In an official statement, he told The Guardian: “There have been rumours about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumour is a fool’s game.
“Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realised that our best future was as a family together.
“Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”
McIlroy and his wife, Erica Stoll, were spotted together with their three-year-old daughter in Florida on Monday.
Stoll was wearing her engagement ring, while her husband had his wedding band.
The couple were seen together just hours after McIlroy’s heartbreaking US Open loss.
McIlroy came agonisingly close to ending his 10-year wait for a major title at the weekend.
He was on track to win the US Open but carded three bogeys with five holes left to play to squander a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau.
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The Northern Irish golf star watched on in despair as his rival went on to win the competition.
He then left Pinehurst Resort immediately, missing the final ceremony.
DeChambeau expressed sympathy towards McIlroy after winning the title and said: “For him to miss that putt, I’d never wish it on anybody.
“Rory will win multiple more major championships. There’s no doubt. I think that fire in him is going to continue to grow.”
Inside Rory McIlroy's whirlwind love life
RORY MCILROY enjoyed a high-profile romance with former tennis world number one Caroline Wozniacki before their split in 2014.
The following year, the golf ace began dating Erica Stoll, who he had first met on the PGA Tour in 2011.
Erica often interacted with players through her role as the PGA’s manager of championship volunteer operations.
She even prevented McIlroy from missing his tee time at the 2012 Ryder Cup after some confusion over the time zone.
The incident began a firm friendship between the pair, four years before their relationship turned romantic.
McIlroy and Erica were spotted on a string of dates in Rochester, New York, in the early days of their relationship.
Just eight months later, the couple got engaged in Paris and walked down the aisle at Ashford Castle in Ireland in 2017.
The pair then welcomed daughter Poppy into the world three years later.
Throughout their time together, McIlroy and Erica have kept their relationship to themselves, with the golfer keen to protect his family from the cameras during filming of Netflix’s Full Swing documentary series.
However, after seven years of marriage, McIlroy filed for divorce from Erica.
The reasons for the divorce were not disclosed, but the Northern Irishman submitted documents to a court in Florida.
However, a few weeks later, performed a U-turn on their decision to divorce.
McIlroy told the outlet: “Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”