Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll show attitude towards marriage with joint presentation
Rory McIlroy recently decided to take a family holiday in Portugal with his wife, Erica Stoll, following a disappointing performance at The Open Championship. The couple was spotted wearing matching watches during their getaway. McIlroy and Stoll had faced a rocky period earlier this summer, with the golfer filing for divorce, leading to public speculation…
Rory McIlroy recently decided to take a family holiday in Portugal with his wife, Erica Stoll, following a disappointing performance at The Open Championship. The couple was spotted wearing matching watches during their getaway. McIlroy and Stoll had faced a rocky period earlier this summer, with the golfer filing for divorce, leading to public speculation about their relationship.
The divorce papers, made public, painted a bleak picture of their marriage, which was described as “broken.” This news surfaced just days before the PGA Championship, adding to the turmoil. However, in a surprising turn of events, McIlroy and Stoll decided to reconcile and called off their separation.
Ahead of the US Open, McIlroy released a statement addressing the rumors about his personal life. He expressed his desire to move forward as a family, saying, “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.”
The couple was subsequently seen together at the Scottish Open, prior to McIlroy’s participation in The Open Championship, where he missed the cut after a challenging start at Royal Troon. Following the tournament, McIlroy and Stoll traveled to the Algarve in Portugal for a relaxing holiday.
During their stay, they were seen driving a 1990 Jeep Wagoner and wearing luxurious Patek Philippe watches. McIlroy’s World Time Chronograph is valued at approximately £105,000, while Stoll’s Nautilus Watch is worth around £87,000. The family, including their young daughter Poppy, enjoyed beach outings and quality time together, with Stoll wearing her wedding ring, indicating their renewed commitment.
McIlroy, who had previously mentioned not having taken a holiday in four or five years, is now relishing this much-needed break with his family. However, his focus will soon shift back to golf as he prepares to represent Ireland alongside Shane Lowry at the Olympic Games in Paris.