Rory McIlroy has opened up on his personal struggles (Image: Netflix/Full Swing)
has shed light on the difficulties of balancing his professional golfing career with his personal life. In a frank admission ahead of last year’s PGA Championship, he disclosed that he and his wife Erica Stoll were contemplating divorce.
However, they later reconciled and halted the proceedings. Now, almost a year after the initial shock, a sneak peek of ‘s ‘Full Swing’ indicates that McIlroy’s personal tribulations will be woven into the narrative.
In the series, he admits: “I’ve struggled with trying to be the best golfer, the best husband, the best dad.”
The sincere revelation from McIlroy, who first announced their marital troubles in May 2024, is featured in the documentary series. The trailer also captures journalists reacting to the breaking news and a moment where McIlroy, conscious of being filmed by , remarks over the phone: “The cameras are following me right now” before turning away.
A month after the divorce news surfaced, McIlroy confirmed that he and Stoll would stay together. He stated at the time: “There have been rumours about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumour is a fool’s game.
“Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realised that our best future was as a family together. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”
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Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll ultimately opted not to proceed with their divorce (Image: Getty Images)
Amidst the speculation, McIlroy suffered one of his most crushing losses. At the U.S. Open held at Pinehurst, Rory seemed poised for his fifth major title, leading by two shots with just five holes to go. However, a disappointing finish saw him bogey three of the last four holes, allowing to snatch the title away.
Following this setback, McIlroy took a break, stepping back to recharge before returning to compete in the Genesis Scottish Open in July and The Open Championship. This season started on a high note for the Northern Irishman as he clinched the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am title earlier this month.
It marked his 27th title win and his first since May of the previous year. “To win at one of the cathedrals of golf is really, really cool. I knew today was going to be tough and exciting, there were so many guys around the lead,” McIlroy told CBS Sports after the event.
“With it being Pebble Beach, I had to put that to the back of my mind and just go out there and try to shoot a score, which I was able to. But yeah, really cool to have that walk up 18, sort of take it all in.”
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