🔴 Just days before the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll have decided to call off their divorce and have resolved their differences, @guardian is reporting with documents filed to dismiss the court case. @TrackingRory | @rory_fans pic.twitter.com/v4YCfPKYnK
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Rory McIlroy and Erica, his wife, have chosen to withdraw their divorce application. They prefer moving ahead as a family rather than ending their future together. The Palm Beach County filing was made on May 13, but the couple submitted its dismissal on Tuesday.
In a statement to The Guardian, McIlroy addressed the rumors surrounding his personal life: “There have been rumors about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumor is a fool’s game. Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future was as a family together. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”
In the US Open, McIlroy showed a positive and focused attitude despite his current ranking as third in the world. As he looked back on his career, he expressed hope of continuing for at least another decade, stating that there is still plenty of time ahead for him to excel.
He acknowledged that whatever numbers or totals come from it, he would be content knowing how far he has come since being just a young boy with big dreams from Northern Ireland and dreaming about playing golf professionally one day.
Following the divorce filing, McIlroy’s performance on the course has remained impressive. He achieved a tied 12th place at the PGA Championship, landed fourth position in the RBC Canadian Open, and secured another tie for the 15th spot while playing at Memorial.
The McIlroy family’s decision to remain together despite their differences signifies a fresh start and emphasizes their dedication to building a strong, cohesive unit moving forward.
