Rory McIlroy Decides to Stay Married to Wife Erica Instead of Divorcing Before US Open – Hollywood Life
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Rory McIlroy has had a change of heart when it comes to his relationship with wife Erica Stoll. Nearly a month after the professional golfer filed for divorce, PEOPLE confirmed that Rory’s attorney filed a notice of voluntary dismissal signifying a split is off the table.
“There have been rumors about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumor is a fool’s game,” Rory, 35, told The Guardian on Tuesday, June 11. “Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future was as a family together. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”
The announcement comes days before Rory will play in the US Open from June 13 to 16 at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina.
In May, any relationship struggles didn’t appear to affect Rory’s golf game when he won the Wells Fargo Championship for a record fourth time at Quail Hollow in North Carolina.
“I love coming to Quail Hollow,” he wrote via Instagram on May 12. “I love the people, the golf course and of course the winning😁 Thank you to the staff and fans for all the support this week and over the years.”
Golfing aside, Rory and his wife Erica, 36, first met in 2012 during the Ryder Cup. At the time, the athlete was romantically involved with tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.