Tanya Sweeney: Rory McIlroy’s divorce from Erica Stoll was about to get messy, let’s hope the reconciliation lasts

Rory McIlroy of and wife Erica attend the Gala Dinner prior to the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 27, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Photo: Getty

Tanya Sweeney

First there was the ‘don’t get mad, get even’ divorce. Then there was the ‘don’t get mad, get everything’ split. But now, have we entered the era of ‘don’t get mad, get back together’ scenario?

It’s been a week of surprise reconciliations. Firstly, Chris Martin and Dakota Fanning have consciously recoupled after a brief split, reportedly at the behest of his ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow. Yet the big surprise announcement came from Rory McIlroy, who has let it be known that he is reuniting with his wife Erica Stoll, despite filing divorce papers in a Florida courthouse seven weeks ago. Say what you will about the Northern Irish golfer, he certainly knows how to grab headlines during majors.