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“We have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning,” Rory McIlroy recently announced, expressing his happiness about the fact that he and his wife Erica Stoll have decided to reconcile and start anew. However, disagreement persists, not in his personal life, then where? Let’s find out!

It all started a month ago when the surprising revelation emerged that  “Rory was a hard person to be married to,” and Stoll was ‘lonely’, as a result, the golfer filed for divorce in Palm Beach court. Additionally, following the divorce news, a rumor began circulating that the Irishman was romantically interested in CBS reporter Amanda Balionis.

Recently the golfer voluntarily dismissed the divorce case and resolved differences with his wife. While he is prepared to resume his married life with Stoll, LPGA pro Jenny Shin appears to disagree with this decision.

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Recently the 31-year-old shared a post on X, captioning “I can’t imagine being with a man who’s accused of cheating with someone he sees often at his workplace, and the whole world believes it, whether it’s true or not. That’s some strength.” 

The rumor started brewing when Balionis, who conducted the post-tournament interview at Wells Fargo, wore a top matching McIlroy’s. The reporter seemed to have quite a rapport alongside McIlroy, giggling and seemingly flirting. McIlroy also helped the reporter by filming a promo for her nonprofit, Puppies & Golf, dedicated to dog advocacy, community support, grants for families and shelters, and aiding military veterans.

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Emphasizing that even if the rumor about the golfer’s secret interest in Balionis is untrue, the whole world believes it, Shin highlighted that it is hard to trust someone like McIlroy. She also arguably sarcastically noted that Erica Stoll has the strength to resolve things despite all the drama. Aware of the rumors, McIlroy shared his thoughts on the matter ahead of the US Open.

What does Rory McIlroy have to say about the rumors?

McIlroy doesn’t like to share much about his personal life. As witnessed in the past the revelation of divorce also came out surprisingly as the golfer never hinted it before. However, after dismissing the divorce case, the four-time major winner clarified something about rumors. McIlroy said, “There have been rumors about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumor is a fool’s game.” 

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Choosing to avoid controversy, the golfer spoke sparingly about the situation. Contrary to rumors, they were baseless. The golfer and Erica Stoll have resolved their differences, marking a fresh start. This could boost the golfer’s morale as he prepares for his fifth-major title at Pinehurst No.2.

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