Masters winner Rory McIlroy “absolutely delighted” - who is his wife Erica Stoll and how much did he win?
Winner of the 2026 Masters has said he is “absolutely delighted” - here’s how much he is banking after back-to-back Masters titles success.
Rory McIlroy has said he is “absolutely delighted” following his one-shot victory over world number one Scottie Scheffler. The Northern Irishman became only the fourth man to win back-to-back Masters titles, took his career tally to six major titles.
Having waited a decade between his fourth and fifth, which secured the career grand slam a year ago, the desire for more still drives the 36-year-old. “It took me 10 years to win my fifth major, and then my sixth one’s come pretty soon after it,” he said. “I’m not putting a number on it but I certainly don’t want to stop here.”
While this victory was not as emotional as a year ago, when he broke down in tears on the final green, it was no less special for McIlroy as he had his parents Rosie and Gerry here after they missed out 12 months ago. For that reason, it had even more personal resonance.
“I caught myself on the golf course a couple of times thinking about them and I was like ‘No, not yet, not yet’,” he said. “It’s really cool to have them here. They missed it last year and the first thing I wanted to do was fly home to see them because I obviously wouldn’t be sitting up here if it wasn’t for them.
“I had to sort of convince them to come this year because they thought the reason I won last year was because they weren’t here. “When the ball trickled by and I marked it there from two inches or whatever (at the last) I just looked at the back of the green because I saw my mum and dad and Erica (his wife) and Poppy (his daughter) and I was just like ‘I can’t believe I’ve just done it again’. Not as emotional, but just, wow, it’s amazing. I can’t believe I did it again.”
How much did Rory McIlroy win at US Masters 2026
After successfully defending his title at the 90th Masters, McIlroy earned 750 FedExCup points and $4.5 million (approximately £3.3 million) of a record purse of $22.5 million (approximately £16.5 million).
Rory McIlroy wife and family
McIlroy was previously engaged to Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki from 2011 to 2014. They became engaged in December 2013, however McIlroy ended the engagement in May 2014, saying at the time: “The problem is mine. The wedding invitations issued at the weekend made me realise that I wasn't ready for all that marriage entails. I wish Caroline all the happiness she deserves and thank her for the great times we've had.”
In 2015, McIlroy started dating former PGA of America employee Erica Stoll, getting engaged while on holiday in Paris in December 2015. The pair married in April 2017 at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo. The couple’s daughter Poppy was born in September 2020.
McIlroy filed for divorce in May 2024, however, the divorce filing was withdrawn in June 2024, with McIlroy stating: "We have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning."