Rory McIlroy and former wife Erica Stoll signed prenup

Rory McIlroy, the esteemed Northern Irish-born golf champion, and his former spouse Erica Stoll, a New Yorker, are currently amidst a divorce proceeding, marking the end of their marriage, which they both deemed “irretrievably broken.” The couple, who first crossed paths in 2012 at the prestigious Ryder Cup, had previously signed a prenuptial agreement, although the specific terms remain undisclosed to the public.

McIlroy, a prominent figure in the golfing world at 35 years old, boasts a staggering net worth estimated to be around $216 million. In light of the divorce, McIlroy has enlisted the legal expertise of Thomas Sasser, notable for his representation of golf icon Tiger Woods during his highly publicized divorce in 2010, following a widely publicized infidelity scandal.

In the divorce filing, McIlroy has petitioned for shared custody and a comprehensive parenting plan for their three-year-old daughter, Poppy Kennedy. Sean O’Flaherty, McIlroy’s manager, conveyed the golfer’s earnest desire for a respectful and amicable resolution amidst this challenging period, emphasizing that there would be no further comment from McIlroy’s camp.

The couple had been residing in a lavish 12,800-square-foot mansion valued at $9.5 million in Jupiter, Florida, a renowned hub for golf enthusiasts. McIlroy’s illustrious career earnings, totaling approximately $87 million, underscore his status as one of the sport’s most lucrative players.

Aside from his professional accomplishments, McIlroy has cultivated lucrative sponsorship deals with an array of prestigious brands, including Titleist, FootJoy, Jumeirah, Bose, Oakley, and EA Sports. Notably, McIlroy inked a significant sponsorship agreement with financial management firm Workday in 2022, further solidifying his status as a sought-after brand ambassador.

McIlroy’s existing contracts, such as the $10 million per year deal with TaylorMade, signed in 2017, and his extended partnership with Nike, also valued at $10 million per year, reaffirm his commercial appeal. Combined, McIlroy’s sponsorship earnings are estimated to reach an impressive $35 million annually, a testament to his enduring influence and marketability within the realm of professional golf.