Rory McIlroy, Erica Stoll, Poppy McIlroy. Andrew Redington/Getty Photos
After a wild yr, Rory McIlroy’s sixth Race to Dubai title celebration changed into fairly the household affair.
The professional golfer, 35, was joined by his spouse, Erica Stoll, and their 4-year-old daughter, Poppy, on the 18th inexperienced at Dubai’s Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth Course on Sunday, November 17.
McIlroy and his household had been all smiles as he emerged victorious on the DP World Tour Championship, which secured his third consecutive Race to Dubai title and sixth general.
The sixth title tied McIlroy with the late Seve Ballesteros for probably the most Race to Dubai titles in historical past, which McIlroy acknowledged on social media.
Rory McIlroy and spouse Erica Stoll sparked a romance after years of friendship. The professional golfer initially met Stoll in 2012 whereas he was nonetheless relationship tennis participant Caroline Wozniacki. (The exes break up in 2014 after three years and had been briefly engaged.) “The factor I like about it’s that we had been mates earlier than something […]
“Becoming a member of Seve with six Race to Dubai titles is an unbelievable achievement,” McIlroy posted by way of Instagram alongside an image of himself, his spouse and daughter. “His impression on European golf and the Ryder Cup is immeasurable and I’m all the time honoured to be talked about alongside him.”
Shortly after the win, McIlroy candidly expressed what the victory meant to him.
“It means lots as a result of I’ve been by lots this yr, professionally and personally,” McIlroy advised Sky Sports activities.
McIlroy filed for divorce from Stoll, 37, in Might, after seven years of marriage. Lower than a month later, the divorce petition was withdrawn.
“It feels just like the becoming finish to 2024,” McIlroy continued. “There have been a number of shut calls the place I haven’t been capable of get it over the road, however this was a tricky day once I may get the job finished.”
McIlroy had a calamitous end to the US Open in June, which noticed him miss quick putts on the sixteenth and 18th holes, paving the way in which for Bryson DeChambeau to win the championship by one stroke.
Ross Kinnaird/Getty Photos Rory McIlroy has defined why he wanted to take a hiatus from taking part in golf. “There’s been lots happening this yr from golf-wise after which, clearly, personal-wise as effectively,” McIlroy, 35, advised Patrick Kielty through the Saturday, September 14, episode of The Late Late Present. “Generally life can get lots […]
The US Open collapse prompted McIlroy to take a quick hiatus from the game.
“I’m going to take a number of weeks away from the sport to course of all the things and construct myself again up for my protection of the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open at Royal Troon,” McIlroy wrote by way of X on June 17. “See you in Scotland ✌️.”
Lately, McIlroy introduced his intention to play much less through the upcoming 2025 season.
“Nicely, at this level in my profession … Hey, I’m 35 and have been out right here for 17, 18 years, so I’m simply going to go to the locations that I take pleasure in and the place I play effectively, McIlroy mentioned in an interview with The Telegraph on November 7.. “Look I’ve finished the arduous slog, I’ve finished that kind of 25 to 30 occasions a yr. And I’m not getting any youthful.”