Golfer Rory McIlroy reported to have filed for divorce
The news of the divorce comes just days after McIlroy won the Wells Fargo Championship, following up on his victory in the Zurich Classic alongside Shane Lowry a fortnight ago
Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife Erica Stoll, according to reports.
Divorce papers were officially filed on Monday in a Florida court, seven years after the couple married at a ceremony at Ashford Castle, according to the Irish Independent.
Rory McIlroy’s communications team are reported to have confirmed that a divorce has been filed.
They stressed the couple wishes to ensure the difficult time is as respectful and amicable as possible, and to surround their daughter with love and privacy, the Irish Independent reported.
It is understood that neither will be making any further comment.
TMZ Sports has also reported that the PGA Tour star has just filed for divorce.
The reasons for the reported divorce have not been disclosed.
The pair first met during the 2012 Ryder Cup. The pair began dating in 2014 after McIlroy split with ex-fiancee Carolina Wozniacki.
Rory McIlroy will tee it up this week at the year's second major the PGA Championship and is expected to address media on Wednesday at 8 pm Irish time.
The Northern Irishman claimed back-to-back PGA Tour titles at the weekend as he overhauled Xander Schauffele with a stunning back-nine display at the Wells Fargo Championship.
The world number two, who claimed the Zurich Classic alongside Shane Lowry a fortnight ago, started the final round one behind Schauffele but romped home with an inward 32 to win in style.