Rory McIlroy & wife Erica spotted together with Shane Lowry at the Paris Olympics
Rory McIlroy took advantage of his time in Paris to enjoy other sports. On Wednesday, July 31, he was spotted with his wife Erica and teammate Shane Lowry at the doubles match that concluded the day's tennis action.
McIlroy, Erica and Lowry attended the quarterfinal match between the Spanish pair of Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal against the American pair of Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram. The Americans defeated the Spaniards in straight sets (6-2, 6-4) at Roland Garros' legendary Philippe-Chatrier court.
This is one of the first times Rory McIlroy and Erica have been spotted together in public since the 4-time major champion filed for divorce and later withdrew it.
Rory McIlroy filed for divorce last May, one day after winning the Wells Fargo Championship for the fourth time in his career. About a month later, he withdrew the divorce, saying he and his wife would work to resolve their differences.
Rory McIlroy is in Paris to play in the Olympic golf event that begins on Thursday, August 1. McIlroy starts as one of the top favorites along with Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele.
This will be Rory McIlroy's second Olympic Games experience, having represented Ireland at Tokyo 2020. He finished T4 after losing the bronze medal playoff to CT Pan in a three-hole playoff involving seven players.
How did Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll meet?
Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll met at the famous 2012 edition of the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club. Erica was working for the PGA of America at the time and coordinating transportation for the event.
McIlroy overslept and feared losing his tee time, which led to Erica arranging for a police escort to take him to the course. As a result, McIlroy was able to take part in what went on to be known as the "Miracle at Medinah".
The Northern Irishman stayed in touch with Erica but did not begin a romantic relationship until late 2014. McIlroy did not speak publicly about their relationship until 2015.
The couple got engaged in Paris in 2015. They married two years later in April 2017. The ceremony was held at Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland.
McIlroy and Erica welcomed their first daughter, Poppy, in 2020. They currently reside in Jupiter, Florida. However, the Northern Irishman has several residences, including one in his hometown of Holywood, Northern Ireland.
The four-time major winner was born in 1989 and learned the game at the humble Holywood Golf Course, where his father, Gerry McIlroy, played. His father was a scratch golfer at the time and it was he who taught and coached Rory McIlroy in the early stages of his career.