Rory McIlroy, a four-time major champion, has his wife Erica Stoll supporting him at tournaments around the world. A former Number 1 in the Golf Ranking Globally Rory McIlory is one of the most talented and respected players on the PGA Tour, and his career began at a young age. For example, the 22-year-old Rory won his first major in 2011 during the US Open. In doing so, McIlroy set a record for the tournament, held since 1895, bypassing the field with a score of 16 below par. Then, the Northern Irish professional golfer was the Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2012, and in the same year, he won the PGA Championship. Of Course, this was defeated by his own record in 2014 when Rory managed to win two “majors” at once – the Open Championship and the PGA Championship.

There’s no doubt that McIlroy is making a name for himself in the world of professional golf. That being said, one of the most recognizable figures in golf today has a highly publicized life out of the spotlight. Rory McIlroy’s wife Erica Stoll is highly googled. 

Erica Stoll: 8 Interesting Facts About Rory McIlroy’s Wife! 

Although Rory McIlroy’S accomplishments on the course are well documented, fans don’t know much about the woman he is married to. Here are 8 things about Erica Stoll.

1. Erica Stoll’s wedding to Rory McIlroy:

Following the end of a few failed romances, the golfer finally found love with Erica Stoll, and the couple tied the knot in 2017. In December of that same year, they got engaged while on vacation in Paris. 

McIlroy and Stoll took their vows at an event at Ashford Castle, Galway, Ireland on April 22, 2017. Chris Martin, Niall Horan and Ryan Giggs attended the wedding, along with fellow golfers Sergio Garcia and Shane Lowry. According to Tim Schmitt, the wedding reportedly cost a staggering $1 million. Former Ryder Cup skipper Paul McGinley and three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington were a few prominent guests at McIlroy’s wedding in one of Ireland’s finest hotels  – the grounds of Ashworth Castle.  

McIlroy’s wedding took place at Saint Mary’s Church, on the grounds of Ashford Castle, County Mayo, West of Ireland which is an 800+ year old property and the most exquisite hotel in Mcllroy’s home country. For their wedding festivities, the couple booked this five-star hotel for five days.

Moreover, legendary entertainers Stevie Wonder and Ed Sheeran hosted the reception as well. After the ceremonies, the couple headed to the luxurious Sandy Lane hotel in Barbados, their first stop on their 10-day honeymoon.

2. Before their wedding, Rory didn’t volunteer or have good relationships: 

Before marrying McIlroy, Erica Stoll was responsible for championship volunteer operations. A fan of Manchester United Football Club and Ulster Rugby Club, McIlroy is an ambassador for the Irish National Committee for UNICEF.

Also prior to their marriage, Rory had several romantic issues as he infamously dumped her fiancé, tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, over the phone in 2014. The media went wild when Wozniacki said on In Depth with Graham Bensinger: “I thought at least, you know, I’d have a one-on-one or something, but there was nothing…It was just a phone call, and I haven’t heard from her again”.

The breakup was complicated, and both Wozniacki and McIlroy spoke about it several times in the press. The Northern Ireland golfer was also linked to Meghan Markle before she settled down with the royal family. 

After his breakup, Rory McIlory hasn’t been shy about singing the praises of his wife Erica and her tendency to stay out of the spotlight. “Erica has been around me a lot at tournaments, but we really tried to keep it low key,” he said before their marriage in 2017. “Erica is a very low-key person, not one to spread stuff, but that side of my life is really good now. We’re excited, our parents are excited, so it’s a really happy time”.

He also added: “For me, Erica brings such a level of normalcy to everything. She has a calming presence, a serenity and it’s not just for me it’s noticeable in any company. She never wants to be the center of attention and is always very comfortable in the background. She was a big influence on me and gave such a great balance to my life – between who I am when people see me here and who I am at home”. 

3. Poppy is the couple’s first child: 

Rory and Erica welcomed their first child, Poppy, on August 31, 2020. The athlete made the announcement days after the baby girl arrived via social media and thanked the team of doctors at Jupiter Clinical Middle in Jupiter, Florida. The baby’s full name is Poppy Kennedy McIlroy. Together, the family of 3 enjoy the home with a dog called Miss Lilly Belle.

4. Erica Stoll and Rory McIlroy met through their golf ties:

Rory McIlroy actually met his bride while she was working at a PGA event. They had their first meeting in 2012 when McIlory overslept and was late for the Ryder Cup.

On the morning of the Ryder Cup, Stoll discovered that McIlroy had not left the hotel to play the course and might be late for his departure. Rory was awakened by Stoll and she helped McIlroy to avoid embarrassment as she arranged for the golfer to be taken by police to Medinah Country Club, Illinois. This led to years of friendship. But we must note that McIlroy and Stoll only started dating in 2015 after McIlroy abruptly ended their relationship with former world number one tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.

5. Erica Stoll’s hobbies:

According to online sources, Stoll loves to watch The Bachelor (because let’s be honest, who doesn’t?)! Although little is known about Erica Stoll’s life, it is clear that she is passionate about sailing. Her grandfather and her father, both sailing enthusiasts, introduced her to sailing from an early age. Erica is also a cookie dough expert. Erica has baked a special batch of cookies for the PGA Ryder Cup.

6. Erica Stoll’s childhood:

Erica Stoll came into this world on September 10, 1987 in Irondequoit, New York. She shares a birthday with Arnold Palmer. After graduating from West Irondequoit High School in 2003, she moved 20 minutes south to Rochester Institute of Technology where she graduated in 2008. 

The American golfer has a small immediate family, which includes only one brother, sister Natalie Stoll. 

On the other hand, her husband Rory came into this world in Hollywood, Northern Ireland. Unlike his American wife, Rory was the only child in the Catholic family of Rosie McDonald and Jerry McIlroy. It was Jerry’s father who taught Rory how to play golf at a very early age and became his first coach.

7. Erica Stoll’s net worth:

Stoll is best known in golf circles as the wife of Rory McIlroy, but she was a talented player long before that. A former employee of the Golfer Association, Erica Stoll has since worked at the PGA of America as the manager of Championship Volunteer Operations in 2011. Her net worth is estimated to be around $1-$2 million dollars. Let’s take a look at how she amassed that wealth. 

Erica Stoll’s career:

Erica joined the US PGA after graduating in 2008. After learning the ropes, Erica became the Championship Volunteer Operations Manager in 2011.

Her husband Rory’s career:

American beauty Erica Stoll who married the Northern Irishman in 2017 is a factor in his success and she will be on the fairways cheering him on. 

As a former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking, Rory held the position for 100 weeks making it very easy to believe that the golfer amassed $10 million in career earnings on the PGA Tour, which is by no means shabby. By the age of 23, McIlory also had an impressive run at the Masters. The event has earned the Irishman over $2.5 million over the course of his career, and his best result was 4th place in 2015. Two years before earning 2.3 million, SportsPro and Eurosport ranked Rory as the third most marketable athlete in the world behind only football stars Lionel Messi and Neymar. At the same time, McIlroy outperformed such famous athletes as Usain Bolt, Novak Djokovic, Lewis Hamilton, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

House:

Erica Stoll and Rory live in Jupiter, Florida on an estimated 17,000-square-foot property. The couple lives in seven bedrooms and a recording studio. They also have a game room which would cost them a million.

8. Erica Stoll social media:

Although we see Stoll often seen at tournaments around the world to support her husband, she is known to keep a low profile on social media. On the other hand, she got a lot of social media experience controlling her husband’s account following his online public spat with Steve Elkington. Yes, in 2017, Rory McIlroy banned himself from twitter and social media and gave all the controls of his Twitter account to Erica Stoll! 

He said to GolfWeek: “I actually gave my wife, Erica, my phone and my twitter (account) and told her: ‘Change my password to something else and don’t tell me what it is…..“So, as of the time being, I’m off social media just because of that reason. I don’t need to read it. It’s stuff that shouldn’t get to you and sometimes it does.”