Neighbours shocked by Mcllory Divorce

In a surprising turn of events, Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll’s divorce has stunned their neighbors in their exclusive Florida golf community. The couple, who own a $22 million mansion, had their divorce filed on Monday, just three days before the start of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. The split was confirmed by McIlroy’s representatives on Tuesday, and he was seen practicing for the major tournament shortly after.

On Wednesday, Stoll was publicly seen for the first time since the announcement in Florida, notably without her wedding ring. She is believed to still reside in their luxurious Jupiter, Florida home with their three-year-old daughter, Poppy Kennedy. The news has left their neighbors in the gated Bear’s Club community shocked and speculating about the reasons behind the separation.

A source told PEOPLE that while McIlroy is a down-to-earth individual for such a prominent figure, he is also very private and avoids the limelight. This privacy has led to little speculation about his family life until now. Another source from the community mentioned that the divorce has become a hot topic, with many neighbors wondering what could have gone wrong.

McIlroy and Stoll’s relationship began in 2012 when McIlroy was still involved with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki. After his split from Wozniacki, McIlroy and Stoll became a couple. They got engaged in 2015 and were married in 2017.

Stoll, now 36, has generally kept a low profile despite being married to one of the world’s most famous golfers. Her Instagram account has been private since before the divorce proceedings. With the split, however, Stoll finds herself thrust into the public eye.

Currently, halfway through the PGA Championship, McIlroy is performing well, sitting at five-under-par, seven strokes behind the leader, Xander Schauffele.