Rory McIlroy, the renowned golfer, has made headlines as his divorce proceedings with wife Erica have taken a surprising turn. Just last month, McIlroy, 35, filed for divorce in a Florida court. However, in a sudden twist, he has now announced that the divorce has been called off, citing that he and Erica have resolved their differences and are looking forward to a fresh start.
McIlroy’s attorney, Thomas Sasser, filed a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal on his behalf at the Palm Beach County Courthouse. The golfer, who has been in a relationship with Erica for seven years, emphasized their commitment to their family, which includes their daughter, Poppy, born in 2020.
While the reasons behind the initial divorce filing remain undisclosed, Erica was given a window of 20 days to file a counterclaim or risk the court granting the divorce by default. McIlroy had also requested the upholding of their prenuptial agreement and a shared parenting plan.
The timing of the divorce filing, just ahead of the US PGA Championship, raised eyebrows. However, with the recent dismissal of the case, McIlroy has addressed rumors about his personal life, stating that responding to each speculation is futile. He expressed his and Erica’s realization that their best future lies in staying together as a family.