Who is Rory McIlroy married to? Inside how he met wife Erica 14 years ago, filed for divorce, then reconciled within weeks

Rory McIlroy’s wife, Erica Stoll, was by his side on Sunday, April 12, as the golfer clinched a memorable 2026 Masters Tournament victory. After the win, Rory McIlroy embraced his daughter Poppy before sharing a heartfelt hug and kiss with his wife, marking an emotional family moment at Augusta. But such harmony was not always the case; the couple once filed for divorce before reconciling a month later. Here is what you need to know about his wife, daughter, and personal life.

McIlroy's wife: Who is Erica Stoll?

Erica Stoll is a former PGA employee originally from New York. She met McIlroy during his early career years on tour, and their bond gradually developed away from the spotlight. The couple married in 2017 in Ireland, marking a major milestone in McIlroy’s personal life. According to E! News, the wedding had tight security and featured a number of A-list celebrity guests, including Stevie Wonder and actor Jamie Dornan.

Rory McIlroy's family, kids and daughter Poppy

The couple has one child together, making “rory mcilroy kids” and “rory mcilroy family” frequently searched topics. Their daughter, Poppy McIlroy, was born in 2020.

Did Rory McIlroy get divorced? What happened in 2024

Rory McIlroy reportedly filed for divorce in May 2024. However, within about a month, the couple reconciled, calling off the divorce. “There have been rumors about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumor is a fool’s game," McIlroy told The Guardian that time.

There were some rumors suggesting that McIlroy was involved in an affair with sports reporter Amanda Balionis, though these claims remain unsubstantiated, as per parade.

McIlroy appeared in the Netflix series Full Swing in 2025, where he spoke briefly about his approach to privacy and life in the public eye. "There are parts of my life that I like to keep as private as possible,” he said as quoted by Parade, adding, “Unfortunately, in this line of work, that isn’t always possible." Stoll, too, keeps a very low profile and avoids public exposure.

How Rory McIlroy met Erica Stoll

Rory McIlroy met Erica Stoll in 2012 at the Ryder Cup, where she was working as a PGA transport official. McIlroy later recalled their first interaction in a 2019 interview with the Golf Channel.

“Erica that week was always the one that was checking us in and out. She was there at transportation, so she was always in the car park over there. But yeah, it's still cool to look around and think about that week, and obviously everything that's happened since then. It's pretty cool,” he said.

Stoll and McIlroy began dating officially in late 2014, though they kept the relationship low-key in its early phase, making very few public appearances together.

In May 2015, roughly six months into the relationship, McIlroy spoke to the Times of London about his personal life. “I am very happy in my love life. We haven't really been putting it out there.

Erica Stoll’s background

Erica Stoll is originally from Irondequoit, New York. She was an active tennis player during her school years, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. After high school, she attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating in 2008 with a degree in marketing.

In May 2023, McIlroy returned to Stoll’s hometown when he played at the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club.