Rory McIlroy’s Estranged Wife Reached ‘Breaking Point’ in Marriage, Report Says

A friend of Rory McIlroy’s estranged wife, Erica, has disclosed the “breaking point” that led to their pending divorce. In a May 20 article in US Weekly, the anonymous friend stated, “A point of contention in Rory’s marriage with Erica was that Erica was lonely in their marriage. Rory was a hard person to be married to.”

Rory McIlroy filed for divorce on March 13 in Florida, as shown by Palm Beach County court records.

According to the source, Erica McIlroy’s perspective changed after the birth of their daughter, Poppy, who is now three years old. This was the first public insight into Erica’s side of the story. The friend explained, “She knew what she was getting into with his profession, but once they had Poppy, things really changed and she had a new perspective. Erica was usually absent for most of his tournaments and was really focused on Poppy.” The source added that over the last two years, the couple lived very different lives due to Rory’s constant travel, which eventually led to a breaking point.

Rory McIlroy released a statement following the divorce filing, expressing his hope for an amicable resolution. His manager, Sean O’Flaherty, conveyed to The New York Post, “Rory McIlroy’s communications team confirmed today that a divorce has been filed. They stressed Rory’s desire to ensure this difficult time is as respectful and amicable as possible.”

The divorce petition, published by The New York Post, requests the enforcement of a prenuptial agreement. Public records list Rory McIlroy’s address in Jupiter, Florida, where real estate records value the estate at over $22 million. The couple, who married on April 21, 2017, in Ireland, have been married for seven years. The divorce records from Palm Beach County list Rory as the “plaintiff/petitioner” and Erica as the “defendant/respondent.” The petition was filed on May 13 and describes the marriage as “irretrievably broken.”

The documents indicate that one minor child, Poppy, referred to as P.K.M. in the documents, was born in 2020. The petition advocates for shared parental responsibility, requesting a “parenting plan” with a timesharing schedule that ensures frequent and continuing contact with both parents. It emphasizes that equal timesharing with each parent is in the best interest of the child.