The daughter of Rory McIlroy, Poppy, is attracting attention at the tournament
13 april 2026 в 21:37
Rory McIlroy is certainly making headlines after his recent success at the Masters tournament, but this week, the spotlight is on his daughter, Poppy. During the fan-favorite Par 3 tournament in Augusta, Rory shared heartfelt impressions about how his daughter spends her time at the tournament, noting that her priorities might differ from his own.
«This week has definitely become a favorite for Poppy», - he admitted. «I don’t know if it’s because of the Par 3 tournament or because the player services building offers unlimited ice cream».
As Rory continues to compete at the highest level, his life as a father is becoming an important part of his story. Here’s what you should know about his daughter and their touching bond.
Yes, Rory and his wife, Erica Stall, are still married.
The couple tied the knot in 2017 and has worked to keep their personal life private over the years. Despite a brief crisis in 2024, they reconciled and remained together, with Erica continuing to support Rory at major tournaments, including the Masters.
After the birth of their daughter, the golfer told Golfweek in an interview that the experience was «amazing».
Poppy was born on August 31, 2020, and she will turn 5 in 2026.
Rory has shared touching moments when Poppy began to understand his career. «I think it was the first time she realized what I do, which was really cool and a little scary at the same time», - he said at the 2025 Masters tournament press conference. «It's amazing that I can share these things with her».
He added, «The day after the Players tournament, she went to school, and some kids said something to her, and she came home and asked, 'Dad, are you famous?' I replied, 'It depends on who you ask.' So it’s a bit of a double-edged sword. Sometimes you have to temper expectations, but she… is an amazing addition to my life, and it’s great that she’s here this week»
«This week has definitely become a favorite for Poppy», - he admitted. «I don’t know if it’s because of the Par 3 tournament or because the player services building offers unlimited ice cream».
As Rory continues to compete at the highest level, his life as a father is becoming an important part of his story. Here’s what you should know about his daughter and their touching bond.
Yes, Rory and his wife, Erica Stall, are still married.
The couple tied the knot in 2017 and has worked to keep their personal life private over the years. Despite a brief crisis in 2024, they reconciled and remained together, with Erica continuing to support Rory at major tournaments, including the Masters.
After the birth of their daughter, the golfer told Golfweek in an interview that the experience was «amazing».
Poppy was born on August 31, 2020, and she will turn 5 in 2026.
Rory has shared touching moments when Poppy began to understand his career. «I think it was the first time she realized what I do, which was really cool and a little scary at the same time», - he said at the 2025 Masters tournament press conference. «It's amazing that I can share these things with her».
He added, «The day after the Players tournament, she went to school, and some kids said something to her, and she came home and asked, 'Dad, are you famous?' I replied, 'It depends on who you ask.' So it’s a bit of a double-edged sword. Sometimes you have to temper expectations, but she… is an amazing addition to my life, and it’s great that she’s here this week»
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