Congratulations are in order for Rory McIlroy! The golf superstar won the Irish Open at The K Club this weekend, defeating Joakim Lagergren in a thrilling playoff. McIlroy's victory came after he was forced to make a dramatic 28-foot eagle putt on the final hole of regulation play to tie the game. He then secured his second Irish Open title on the third playoff hole. His wife Erica and four-year-old daughter Poppy were there to celebrate with him, proving they are a solid family unit following the turmoil of last year. Rory and his wife Erica famously reconciled after he filed for divorce in May 2024, making a public show of unity after his victory at the 2025 Masters.
After the win, the 36-year-old golfer's wife and daughter greeted him on the green, as his proud parents watched from the sidelines. Reflecting on his career high, McIlroy said: "I just feel so lucky that I get to do this in front of these people," McIlroy said after his win. "The support has been amazing all week." McIlroy took home a winner's cheque of around one million pounds for the victory. He commented that his second national title makes 2025 "one of the best, if not the best of my career."
Rory McIlroy and Erica's Florida sanctuary amid reconciliation
It's not only the tense sport that has put some pressure and difficulty in his life. Last summer, Rory and his wife of seven years shocked the world when it was reported that he had filed for divorce shortly before the PGA Championship began. However, it appears the couple decided to put their differences aside and quietly reconciled just a month later. He told The Guardian: "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."
© Getty ImagesWhen not touring with golfing or indeed in intensive training, Rory and his family predominantly live at a stunning home on Jupiter Island, Florida. The exclusive and affluent area is synonymous with golf. Not only is their mansion situated in the guard-gated Bear's Club golf community, but Jupiter Island is also home to Rory's idol, Tiger Woods. Rory bought his home from fellow golf legend Ernie Els for an impressive $11 million in 2012. MailOnline reports that the house has since doubled in value. The private house is Rory's sanctuary. It sits on 2.5 acres of land and boasts nine bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a home theatre, an infinity pool and, of course, plenty of greenery for Rory to practise his swing. The 13,000-square-foot home also has a state-of-the-art gym, a six-car garage and tennis courts on site.
Rory McIlroy's eye-watering property empire
© PGA TOURThe house on Jupiter Island might be his primary residence, but it's not the only house Rory has to his name. Rory is also the proud owner of a sprawling home in La Quinta, California, plus an apartment in New York City. The father-of-one also owns a villa in the United Arab Emirates.
While Rory previously owned a home worth $2.5 million in Northern Ireland, where he's from, after finding success in the States, he decided to sell up and move across the pond. It's not known whether Rory has decided to lay roots in his homeland since then or if this is part of a future plan, but he is apparently building a home in England for his family. The Mirror reports that fellow player J.J. Spaun said on a podcast appearance that he was chatting with Rory when his plans to build a pad near London were revealed. "I asked him about [being in London], and he said, 'Oh yeah, I'm building a house out there.' "He kept it really friendly and light, and then we chatted a lot until the back nine, and that was it!"
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© Rory McIlroy on InstagramWhat is Rory McIlroy's net worth?
The Sunday Times Rich List stated that Rory McIlroy's net worth was an eye-watering £225 million ($296 million) and that he was, at the time of publishing in 2023, 13th on the list of wealthiest people under the age of 40 in the UK. However, reports also state that Rory's net worth will increase after winning the Masters at Augusta by approximately $3 million.
Rory McIlroy: 5 surprising facts
© Getty Images1. Small town upbringing
Rory was born in the town of Holywood in Northern Ireland on 4th May 1989, and he is an only child.
2. First hole in one
After being introduced to golf by his father, he became a child prodigy and scored his first hole in one when he was ten.
3. High school dropout
When he was 16, Rory dropped out of Sullivan Upper School to pursue his golfing career full-time.
4. Tennis star romance
Before Rory met his wife Erica Stoll, he had a romance with the tennis star Caroline Wozniacki. The pair dated for three years and were briefly engaged before splitting in 2014.
5. Same golf coach
Rory has kept the same golf coach since he was eight years old. Michael Bannon was the head professional at the golf course where Rory grew up, and the pair still work together today.
How much did Rory McIlory win at the Irish Open?
The Northern Irish golfing superstar has just won the Irish Open at The K Club, and it was quite the nail-biter. McIlroy beat Sweden's Joakim Lagergren in a thrilling playoff, securing his second Irish Open title. And it wasn't just a trophy he took home. He also walked away with a significant winner's cheque of $1.02 million from the total prize fund of $6 million. The top 12 finishers at The K Club all earned a six-figure payouts, while everyone who made it to the final day of play earned at least $10,000. Beyond the cash prize, this victory also earned McIlroy valuable points for the season-long 'Race to Dubai.' This series of events culminates in a grand finale with an additional $6 million bonus pool for the top players of the year.
