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The news of Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll‘s divorce is like the end of an era. After a 7-year-long marriage and a daughter, the Northern Irishman has filed for divorce in Florida, citing how their marriage is “irretrievably broken”.

One question, however, has remained at the core of golf world discussions since the news broke on the internet: what will their living situation be like after separation? Where will their daughter, Poppy McIlroy, reside? After an irretrievable split, questions regarding their lavish Florida home remaining the sweet abode it used to be are only natural. Interestingly, recent developments suggest there might be an answer to fans’ curious questions regarding the aftermath of this marriage.

Has Erica Stoll moved out of the couple’s $22 million Florida mansion?

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The short answer to this is no. Even after their tumultuous split, the star’s wife, who has a history of working at the Professional Golf Association of America, is believed to reside in the same Florida mansion inside the guard-gated Bear’s Club golf community, along with the couple’s 4-year-old daughter. But what about the 35-year-old then?

As per the latest updates, McIlroy continues to remain in Louisville, Kentucky, for the PGA Championship, at the moment. With dreams to add another major to his record after a decade, the ambitious pro golfer has previously requested to keep matters of his chaotic personal life “as respectful and amicable as possible”.

Coming back to this magnificent property, Rory McIlroy is known to have purchased it from Ernie Els back in 2012 for a whopping $11 million. More than a decade later, the mansion is worth almost double or more. It comprises a 2.4-acre stretch of highly valuable land with 10 bathrooms and nine bedrooms. It also houses the family’s tennis court and a swimming pool. Magnificent golf courses and equally magnificent houses surround it in the neighborhood.

 

It is unknown whether the couple eyeing divorce will live separately in the future or not. Keeping in mind the host of other magnificent properties that the family owns, anything is possible. This includes a huge mansion in La Quinta, California, which the 4-time major champion bought for $12.3 million in 2019. Another 19th-century mansion in County Down with a 200-acre pad boasting a private golf course, a lake, and a tennis court. Additionally, two apartments in New York and the UAE.

While Rory McIlroy seems to be full of options to sort out his housing situation, what will be the case for their daughter’s upbringing?

How are Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll planning to co-parent their daughter?

The couple has been protective of their toddler’s privacy throughout the entire process. They have also requested to respect their privacy at this chaotic time and keep matters as amicable as possible for the sake of Poppy McIlroy.

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If reports are to be believed, the divorce filing also calls for shared custody of the 4-year-old between the parents. Further, McIlroy has also requested to come up with a parenting plan for their daughter, that they both agree on post-separation. In this entire process, attorney Thomas Sasser is representing the former world no. 1. Sasser has a history of getting Tiger Woods through his tumultuous divorce in 201o.

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It remains to be seen how the couple will proceed with the details of the aftermath of their divorce. But for the time being, it seems the Florida mansion is going to be Stoll’s abode.