News: Court documents reveal why Rory McIlroy split from the woman that made him what he is.
More details have emerged over why world number two Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from Erica Stoll days before PGA Championship.
Rory McIlroy filed for divorce after seven years with Erica Stoll after their marriage became ‘irretrievably broken’, according to a report.
McIlroy has also ‘retained Thomas Sasser’ as his attorney, according to Sports Illustrated.
Sasser represented Tiger Woods during his divorce to Elin Nordegren in 2010 after his extramarital affairs were exposed.
SI have further reported there is a prenuptial agreement between McIlroy and Erica.
It was confirmed on 14 May that McIlroy had submitted a ‘petition for dissolution of marriage’ in Palm Beach County, Florida, 24 hours after he claimed his 26th PGA Tour title at the Wells Fargo Championship.
The couple tied the knot in 2017 and have a four-year-old daughter called Poppy.
McIlroy’s agent Sean O’Flaherty confirmed to BBC Sport the first report of their divorce by TMZ.
He stressed McIlroy’s desire to ensure ‘this difficult time is as respectful and amicable as possible’.
McIlroy met Erica during the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah.
Erica worked for the PGA of America and helped McIlroy rush to the course after he misread his Sunday tee time.
