Rory McIlroy files for divorce from wife Erica Stoll

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Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from Erica Stoll, his wife of seven years.

McIlroy, 35, is preparing to play in the opening round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., on Thursday. The divorce petition was filed on Monday on McIlroy's behalf in Florida.

That was the day after McIlroy shot a 65 in the final round to win the Wells Fargo Champio