Breaking; Rory McIlroy is set to keep $22m Florida mansion and most of his golfing fortune as details of star’s pre-nup terms with Erica Stoll emerge – amid romance rumours with CBS Sports’ Amanda Balionis
As the seven-year marriage of Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll nears its end, details of their prenuptial agreement have been revealed. According to reports, McIlroy will retain his $22 million Florida mansion as well as most of his golfing fortune.
On the eve of last week’s PGA Championship, McIlroy shocked his fans by initiating divorce proceedings from his wife. They have a daughter named Poppy who is four years old and reports suggest that their marriage with Stoll has reached its limits.
The New York Post reported that the property in Jupiter, measuring 13,000-square-feet, is owned by McIlroy as specified in his prenuptial agreement. However, it is unlikely for him to remain there permanently.
The Northern Irishman is expected to give the keys to Stoll as he looks for a new residence, so their four-year-old daughter Poppy can have a secure home.
For the past two years, reports suggest that the couple has been leading separate lives owing to the golf champion’s frequent absence from home for tournaments. This constant distance between them over time has built up tension in their relationship.
Consequently, the duo is poised for divorce following a surprising court submission last week – sparking debates on who will retain specific properties.
According to reports, McIlroy and Stoll executed a prenuptial agreement upon their marriage in 2017, granting the former possession of their extravagant $22million Florida estate.
According to reports, the divorce petition requests joint custody and a plan for co-parenting Poppy.
In 2012, McIlroy acquired the Bear’s Club golf community estate in Jupiter, Florida from legendary golfer Ernie Els for a staggering $11m. Presently, it is estimated that its value has doubled.
The property spans 2.4 acres of sought-after land and boasts a total of nine bedrooms, as well as an estimated ten bathrooms within the home itself.
Former PGA star Els previously owned the home, which was constructed in 2002. The South African golf champion is a four-time major winner and former World No.1 just like McIlroy, who purchased this magnificent property from him.
Along with a lavish infinity pool, the South Florida abode features a gaming area, tennis court, movie theater, cutting-edge gym and recording studio. Moreover, this expansive 13k-square-foot dwelling comes equipped with an enormous six-car garage.
Over the span of his career, McIlroy has accumulated approximately $87m in PGA Tour earnings. Nevertheless, even though Stoll signed a prenuptial agreement, it’s possible that she won’t receive half of his wealth.
The couple’s location in Florida does not adhere to community property laws, thus a judge will utilize the state’s equitable distribution laws to determine how marital debt should be divided.
Thomas Sasser, who represented Tiger Woods during his divorce from Elin Nordegren back in 2010, is also listed as the attorney for McIlroy’s ongoing divorce proceedings.
With only one-sixth of his golf fortune, Nordegren walked away from her marriage to Woods with $100m.
Amid speculation about a possible romance with CBS sports journalist Amanda Balionis, McIlroy’s split from Stoll is taking place.
Earlier this week, DailyMail.com made public that the relationship between McIlroy and CBS’s 19th Hole reporter is causing discussions among golf enthusiasts. Fans are speculating about how intimate their connection has become.
After winning the Wells Fargo Championship on Mother’s Day this month, the 35-year-old was interviewed by Balionis as part of her assigned task. The chemistry between them during the interview further fueled speculation.
Although she requested him to honor his mother Rosie, the woman highlighted that he was sporting ‘Mother’s Day’ pink attire and did not ask him to acknowledge Stoll in a similar manner.
Balionis, clad in a blush top that perfectly complemented McIlroy’s attire, playfully laughed and showed her admiration during the interview.
As McIlroy beamed back at her, the 34-year-old gazed through her lashes and inquired: “What equipment did you need to regain your dominance over Quail Hollow?”
Standing close, she probed him for the specifics of his consecutive victories.
At a later point, she inquired of him to describe how he physically experiences his game. Due to the reporter’s reddened complexion, it was understandable for bystanders to question which specific “game” she was alluding to.
Just a day after, it was reported that McIlroy had initiated divorce proceedings with his spouse Erica Stoll of seven years who is 36-years-old.
However, on May 11 in the Charlotte sunshine, McIlroy seemed content to soak up the evident admiration.
The marital status of Balionis and her husband Bryn Renner, who transitioned from a college football coach to a tech company account manager, has also sparked inquiries from fans over the course of their two-year union.
In 2021, the former University of North Carolina quarterback who is now a sports journalist became engaged and tied the knot in 2022.
Her wedding band has been absent in Balionis’ recent public appearances and there is no sign of the ring on her social media page since February.
Despite not having filed for divorce yet, the journalist has changed her X username from Balionis Renner (her married name) to Balionis (her maiden name).
According to McIlroy, there is no correct method for concluding a relationship.
After a six-year relationship, McIIroy abruptly ended things with his childhood sweetheart Holly Sweeney causing her immense heartbreak.
Caroline Wozniacki, a skilled tennis player, was devastated when her romantic relationship with McIIroy came to an abrupt end in merely three minutes over the phone. Adding insult to injury was the fact that just days prior they had distributed their wedding invitations.
Caroline Wozniacki, the tennis ace who left her heartbroken three years later when McIIroy broke off their relationship in a brief phone call, was chosen over her. The breakup occurred just days after sending out wedding invitations for the couple’s love match that ended up being short-lived.
According to insiders who spoke with MailOnline, the golfer from Northern Ireland is willing to take prompt action when he believes a relationship has reached its end.
According to one person, when he makes the decision that it’s over, he does so in a very calculated and practical manner without any fear of facing this choice head-on.
Even if it coincides with a major competition or any other event, he is not hesitant to express and handle it.
Not only is he merciless on the golf course, but also in his personal life. If things are not going well in a relationship, he has no hesitation to terminate it and move forward.
McIlroy, who was previously rumored to be romantically linked with Meghan Markle prior to her marriage to Prince Harry, has frankly acknowledged that he had been “fairly self-centered” for an extended duration.