Rory McIlroy He may be dominating the headlines after his recent success in Masters ChampionshipBut she is his daughter Poppywho steals the spotlight this week. During the fan-favorite Par 3 tournament at Augusta, Rory shared a candid update about his daughter’s experience at the tournament — and her priorities may be a little different than his.
“This has definitely turned into Bobby’s favorite week of the year,” he revealed. “I don’t know if it’s because of the Par 3 tournament or if it’s all you can eat ice cream in the player services building.”
As Rory continues to compete at the highest level, his life as a father becomes a major part of his story. Here’s what to know about his daughter and the adorable father-daughter bond.
We are Rory McIlroy Are Erika Stoll still married?
Yes, Rory and his wife, Erica Stollis still married.
The couple married in 2017 and have kept their relationship largely private over the years. Despite a brief difficult period in 2024, they reconcile and remain together, with Erica continuing to support Rory in major tournaments, including the Masters.
How many children? Rory McIlroy has?
Rory has one child. He and Erica have a daughter named Poppy, born in 2020.
After welcoming his daughter, the golf pro said Gulfwick In an interview, the experience was “amazing.”
“You feel like you’re getting to know your child while they’re still in their mother’s womb, but going from never meeting that person to unconditionally loving them, there’s nothing like it in the world,” Rory explained. “This is probably the best part of being human, and I’m glad I was able to experience it.”
How old? Rory McIlroyDaughter now?
Poppy was born on August 31, 2020, making her age 5 years as of 2026.
Rory shared wonderful insights into watching her begin to understand his career. “I think it was the first time I realized what I had done, which was really cool [and] “It’s also scary at the same time,” he said at a 2025 Masters press conference. “It’s amazing to be able to share these things with her.”
He added: “The day after The Players, she went to school, and there were a couple of kids who said things to her, and she came home to me that day and said, ‘Dad, are you famous?’ And I said, ‘It depends who you talk to.’ So, it’s a double-edged sword. You have to temper your expectations sometimes, but she’s… a wonderful addition to life and it’s great to have her here this week.”
