Rory McIlroy, Erica Stoll Call Off Divorce Days Before US Open

It's been a whirlwind few months for Rory McIlroy, but ahead of the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst, it seems like he may have some certainty in a very important area of his life.

In May, the day after winning the Wells Fargo Championship, news broke that McIlroy filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll.

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The timing seemed to imply that the relationship between the two had reached a breaking point, especially considering it came just before the PGA Championship. But two days before the start of the next major championship on the calendar, McIlroy released a statement saying that the divorce is off and the two have "resolved" their differences.

"There have been rumors about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate," McIlroy said in a statement. "Responding to each rumor is a fool's game. Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future was as a family together. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning."

Rory McIlroy called off his divorce just before the US Open. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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McIlroy's major championship drought has now stretched over 10 years; his last win was at the 2014 PGA Championship. In last year's US Open at Los Angeles Country Club, McIlroy finished just one stroke behind champion Wyndham Clark. Though that success hasn't exactly translated to this season's majors. 

He finished T-22 at The Masters, then improved to T-12 at The PGA Championship. Pinehurst though, requires driving accuracy; not exactly McIlroy's strong suit. Still, he ranks third in Datagolf's rankings, and has gained strokes on the field in every event this year other than the AT&T at Pebble Beach.

Jon Rahm's withdrawal also removes another top competitor.

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Though he's nowhere near favorite Scottie Scheffler, perhaps removing some off-course uncertainty and drama can put McIlroy in the right head space to challenge for the toughest test in golf. Given how well Scheffler's playing, Lord knows he'll need every advantage he can get.