{"id":45002,"date":"2024-05-21T11:38:32","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T15:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa.businessupturn.com\/?p=45002"},"modified":"2024-05-21T11:38:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T15:38:32","slug":"rory-mcilroy-subtly-made-a-move-right-out-of-tiger-woods-divorce-playbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/rory-mcilroy-subtly-made-a-move-right-out-of-tiger-woods-divorce-playbook\/45002\/","title":{"rendered":"Rory McIlroy Subtly Made A Move Right Out Of Tiger Woods\u2019 Divorce Playbook"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It appears that Rory McIlroy was truthful when he asserted that there\u2019s no animosity between him and fellow golf legend Tiger Woods. Rumors had circulated about a rift between the two, allegedly because Woods blocked McIlroy from rejoining the player-director board of the PGA. However, McIlroy, the Northern Ireland native, clarified that \u201cthere\u2019s no strain\u201d in their relationship. He even seems to be taking a page from Woods\u2019 book by using similar legal strategies in his own divorce proceedings from his wife Erica Stoll, following seven years of marriage.<\/p>\n

McIlroy filed for divorce in May 2024, just before competing in the PGA Championship. While the details of the split remain private, the court documents indicate that the couple will enforce their prenuptial agreement, and their marriage is described as \u201cirretrievably broken,\u201d according to The New York Post. McIlroy\u2019s manager, Sean O\u2019Flaherty, issued a statement expressing McIlroy\u2019s hope for a peaceful separation. \u201cRory McIlroy\u2019s communications team confirmed today that a divorce has been filed. They stressed Rory\u2019s desire to ensure this difficult time is as respectful and amicable as possible,\u201d the statement read, as reported by AP News.<\/p>\n

In an effort to ensure a smooth process, McIlroy has reportedly enlisted the help of Woods\u2019 legal team. This attorney, well-versed in handling high-profile divorces, is expected to manage the proceedings discreetly.<\/p>\n

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What do Tiger Woods, Joe Jonas, Gisele B\u00fcndchen, and now Rory McIlroy have in common?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Besides their substantial wealth, they all chose the same lawyer for their divorces. Thomas Sasser, a managing partner at Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A., based in West Palm Beach, Florida, where McIlroy and Erica Stoll live with their daughter, Poppy, is their go-to attorney.<\/p>\n

Sasser is known for helping high-profile clients navigate their divorces with minimal media exposure. While Woods\u2019 divorce was highly public due to his cheating scandals, B\u00fcndchen had a relatively quick and quiet divorce from Tom Brady. Sasser\u2019s reputation for discretion is a significant factor in his popularity among celebrities. \u201cOne of the reasons he gets those high-profile divorces is the exact reason you had to call me to learn about him,\u201d fellow lawyer John Schutz told Palm Beach Post. \u201cHe won\u2019t give the press a quote; he doesn\u2019t talk about his clients, and he doesn\u2019t talk about his cases.\u201d Sasser prefers to avoid trials unless absolutely necessary, as demonstrated in NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon\u2019s divorce, which ended amicably despite high stakes. McIlroy\u2019s choice of attorney reflects his desire to maintain a positive reputation in the sports world.<\/p>\n

Why did Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll divorce? Andrew Redington\/Getty Images The news of Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll\u2019s divorce came as a shock to their community in Florida. A source told People that the separation was unexpected as there were no visible signs of trouble. \u201cRory is fairly down to earth for such a big star. However, he is very private and can be nice to be around but he just does NOT love the limelight,\u201d the insider said. Another source noted the absence of rumors, leaving everyone puzzled about the reasons behind the split. \u201cWe are wondering what happened,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n

According to an insider who spoke with Us Weekly, the couple grew apart over time. \u201cA point of contention in Rory\u2019s marriage with Erica was that Erica was lonely in their marriage. Rory was a hard person to be married to,\u201d the source revealed, adding that the birth of their daughter, Poppy, significantly shifted their priorities. \u201cShe knew what she was getting into with his profession, but once they had Poppy, things really changed and she had a new perspective,\u201d the insider added. Erica\u2019s focus on Poppy and Rory\u2019s constant travel led to a breaking point. Despite his status as the number one golfer, McIlroy\u2019s marriage was not a hole-in-one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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