Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll.
According to a new report from TMZ, Rory filed paperwork in her adopted home state of Florida earlier this week.
The cause of the split is unknown at this time.
![Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with his wife Erica and daughter Poppy after winning the final round of the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 9, 2021.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1317172185-1024x683.jpg)
![Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with his wife Erica and daughter Poppy after winning the final round of the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 9, 2021.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1317172185-1024x683.jpg)
But given the news that has taken the sports world by storm, we’re sure more updates will be announced soon.
Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll divorce: What happened?
Again, it may be a while before details emerge about what led to the breakup.
![Team Europe's Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll arrive at the 2023 Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy on September 28, 2023.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1706070030-1024x683.jpg)
![Team Europe's Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll arrive at the 2023 Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy on September 28, 2023.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1706070030-1024x683.jpg)
But for now, it appears Rory has asked for a divorce.
This news left golf fans stunned, as Laurie and Erica seemed to be one of the most stable couples in the sport.
History of Rory and Erica’s relationship
The McIlroys met under very memorable circumstances.
![Team Europe's Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll walk among fans at the Spanish Steps before the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy on September 27, 2023.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1704527570-1024x683.jpg)
![Rory McIlroy of Team Europe and his wife Erica Stoll walk among fans at the Spanish Steps before the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy, September 27, 2023.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1704527570-1024x683.jpg)
In 2012, Erica was hired by the PGA to help organize the Ryder Cup.
When Rory’s alarm clock didn’t go off and he almost missed his tee time, Erica arranged for a police escort to get him to the course on time.
The two hit it off right away, but for years their relationship was completely platonic.
Rory and Erica took things to the next level after Rory called off his engagement to Caroline Wozniacki.
![Pictured with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy McIlroy during the Par 3 Contest before the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 5, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy in Northern Ireland.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1480121173-1024x683.jpg)
![Pictured with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy McIlroy during the Par 3 Contest before the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 5, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. Rory McIlroy in Northern Ireland.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1480121173-1024x683.jpg)
The couple married in 2017 and welcomed their first child, their only child, in 2020.
Interestingly, Rory and Erica kept their relationship private until very recently.
Although they have rarely been seen together in public over the years, Erica cheered Rory on at the 2023 Ryder Cup.
![Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with his wife Erica and daughter Poppy after winning the final round of the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 9, 2021.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1317170547-1024x748.jpg)
![Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with his wife Erica and daughter Poppy after winning the final round of the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 9, 2021.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1317170547-1024x748.jpg)
She also caddied for him at the Masters Par 3 event that year.
So whatever happened between Laurie and Erica, it seems like it happened quickly.
There is no doubt that speculation about extramarital affairs and other scandals is endless.
But all we know for now is that Rory McIlroy filed for divorce today. And the golf world is completely stunned.
We will provide further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.