Following Rory McIlroy’s High-Profile Breakup With Carolina Wozniacki, How Long Did It Take for Him to Meet His Current Partner?

Rory McIlroy is counted among one of the most successful golfers on the PGA Tour. But despite his career success, his personal life has been nothing less than a bumpy ride! Ever since his breakup with tennis star, Caroline Wozniacki, the golfer has been involved in numerous related controversies. However, his current relationship with his wife seems to be pretty well-settled. But how long did it take for the player to get over his ex-girlfriend before finally marrying Erica Stoll?

How long did it take for Rory McIlroy to move on from Caroline Wozniacki?

Former world no. 1, McIlroy, has made millions of fans with his unforgettable performances and countless victories in professional golf. With a highly decorated career, the golfer is currently in the 3rd place on the OWGR leaderboard. However, despite having a fortunate professional life, it took McIlroy a long time to find fortune in his love life!

After breaking up with tennis superstar, Caroline Wozniacki, in May 2014, the golfer was in the news for a long time. As per sources, the two started dating in 2011 and even had plans to marry each other very soon. But things took a U-turn when the golf ace was hit by a sudden realization of not being ready for marriage.

“The problem is mine. The wedding invitations issued at the weekend made me realize that I wasn’t ready for all that marriage entails,” he announced only a few days before his scheduled wedding with Wozniacki. While it was a shock to his girlfriend along with all their combined fans, the golfer chose to stick to his decision.

Notably, McIlroy was heavily scrutinized by the golf world for his unexpected move. But little did he know that he would meet the love of his life only a year after his breakup. It was during the 2012 Ryder Cup when McIlroy met Erica Stoll. And it took them 5 years before they finally said their vows in 2017. Stoll has been by the golfer’s side ever since they got married and has been his biggest supporter. Hailing from New York, the avid tennis player has a degree in marketing and graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Other than being an extremely special partner for McIlroy, Stoll also holds great importance in the eyes of golf fans. The reason? She shares her birthday with golf legend, Arnold Palmer – on September 10. And that makes her all the more special for the Irish professional!

McIlroy even wished both of them together on social media and wrote, “September 10th… a special day for 2 very important people in my life. My wife Erica and Arnold Palmer share a birthday today.” McIlroy revealed how the two once discussed having a joint party before Palmer left the world. Moreover, he stated how much he cherished the time he had with the golf great as well as the time he spends with his wife!

Fans might not be aware of the fact that there was a time when Stoll used to work with the PGA of America. And believe it or not, that is exactly what she wanted to do as soon as she stepped out of college. She served as the office manager and the manager of championship volunteer operations during her time. Well, that is how she met McIlroy in 2012 while working as a PGA transport official. Moreover, she even helped the golfer with a police escort to the course after McIlroy overslept and nearly missed his tee time at Medinah, Illinois.

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The two used to be the best of friends until they finally started dating in 2014. But despite being together, the two didn’t make any public appearances together during the beginning of their relationship. But in 2015, McIlroy broke his silence about his love life in an interview with the Times of London. And it had already been over six months of him dating Stoll.

Later, in 2015, McIlroy finally decided to propose to his lady, and that too in Paris! Even though his trip almost got canceled due to the 2015 terrorist attacks, he decided to go on with his plan. “It was a nice trip, a nice way to end the year,” he mentioned. Three years after their wedding in 2017, the couple welcomed a baby girl in August 2020. They named her Poppy Kennedy McIlroy.

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