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Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll theory emerges during break from golf after US Open

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Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll theory emerges during break from golf after US Open

Rory McIlroy will take a break from golf following his US Open collapse, with Colin Montgomerie suggesting his marriage split from Erica Stoll may have played a part

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll recently reconciled after filing for divorce((Image: Getty))

Golf legend Colin Montgomerie has suggested Rory McIlroy’s recent personal troubles with his wife Erica Stoll might have played a role in his devastating U.S. Open downfall.

The 35-year-old golf star, who had been yearning for a major win after a decade, recently announced he is taking a short break from golf following the crushing blow at Pinehurst No.2 last weekend. McIlroy was on the verge of clinching the title when he faltered at the final hurdle.




He missed critical putts that allowed Bryson DeChambeau to come from behind and steal the championship right out from under him. McIlroy, clearly crushed, left the course before the ceremony commenced.

Only days earlier, McIlroy had shared news of a reconciliation with Stoll, citing their efforts to mend their relationship. The U-turn came just a few weeks after it emerged they had filed for divorce.

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With the disastrous end to the U.S. Open happening so close to this personal news, Montgomerie, who himself is a five-time second-place finisher in majors and a past Ryder Cup captain, expressed his belief on The Sports Agents podcast that McIlroy’s off-the-course issues likely weighed heavily on his mind during the contest.

Montgomerie, speaking of the strain of going through a rocky period in one’s marriage, commented: “It’s bad enough going through a divorce,” and pointed out the sheer difficulty of maintaining focus on something as demanding as navigating a challenging golf course.

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