Rory McIlroy’s reason for filing for divorce was because his marriage to Erica Stoll was “irretrievably broken,” according to court documents. Now, sources close to the matter are claiming there is another reason.

McIlroy filed for divorce from his wife of seven years last Monday, just days before he would tee off at Valhalla Golf Club in an attempt to win his first Major Championship in ten years.

Shocking and unexpected, McIlroy and Stoll have reportedly been having trouble for the past few years. He pushed any questions about his personal life to the side during his pre-tournament interviews last week:

Rory McIlroy is clearly not happy with questions about his off course issues following his opening round 5-under par 66 at Valhalla. #PGAChampionship pic.twitter.com/CNLZCCpBqf

— Chris McKee (@mrmckee) May 16, 2024

According to sources who spoke to the Daily Mail, McIlroy and Stoll have hit a “breaking point.” The golfer and his wife have been living “separate lives” for nearly two years because of his travel.

After Stoll gave birth to the couple’s child, Poppy, she became a full-fledged Mother and was “absent for most of [McIlroy’s] tournaments” due to her commitment.

This has weighed on the couple, according to the report. 

It’s an all-too-common story of a wife being upset with her husband due to golf. Except this time, it’s the husband’s career:

“She knew what she was getting into with his profession, but once they had Poppy, things really changed, and she had a new perspective.”

McIlroy and Stoll have a prenuptial agreement, but the terms of it have not yet been released.

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