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Tiger Woods’ girlfriend Vanessa Trump opens up with heartfelt story…

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On June 30, 2025, Vanessa Trump, the girlfriend of golf legend Tiger Woods, shared a heartfelt Instagram video.

In it, she kept people wondering for a moment before explaining the unique reason behind her daughter’s name. The name “Kai” has a touching story linked to family and beloved memories. Vanessa’s words have now reached many who follow her story and Tiger Woods’s life together.

Vanessa Trump Reveals Why She Chose the Name “Kai” for Her Daughter, Kai Madison Trump
Vanessa Trump, born Vanessa Pergolizzi in New York City in December 1977, posted on Instagram on June 30, 2025. She said her daughter, Kai Madison Trump, who was born on May 12, 2007, was named after her own grandfather, Danish jazz musician Kai Ewans.

Vanessa Trump's daughter Kai shares reaction after Tiger Woods confirms new relationship with her mother

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Vanessa explained:
“My grandfather’s name was Kai, and I always loved the name Kai. I was very close to my grandfather. He was like a father to me. And kai means ocean, and that’s one of my favorite places to go. So we didn’t know if it was a girl or a boy, but I said either way, it could go. My grandfather was a guy, obviously, and if it’s a girl, I’d name her Kai” .

She also noted that “Kai” means “ocean” in a language she cherishes, using it to connect her child to both family and nature. Vanessa posted the video from her home in Palm Beach, Florida, the same place where she lives with her five children from her marriage to Donald Trump Jr. .

Vanessa Trump and Tiger Woods: A Shared Love for Family and Golf

Vanessa Trump first began dating Tiger Woods around Thanksgiving 2024, though the relationship was kept private for months . The couple made their relationship public in March 2025 via Instagram, where Tiger Woods shared photos and a message saying:

“Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts”.

On June 14, 2025, Vanessa and her daughter Kai attended a White House event in Washington, D.C., representing their family alongside Vanessa’s ex-husband, Donald Trump Jr. . Vanessa and Tiger often meet through their children’s shared passion, golf. Kai, now 18 and a student at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, plays golf with a +0.5 handicap, having won club championships in 2022 and 2024. She has committed to play for the University of Miami in the 2026 class .

Tiger Woods’s children, Sam Alexis Woods (17) and Charlie Woods (16), attend the same school and also play golf. The families have been seen together at events like the Genesis Invitational in Palm Beach, Florida, and the Nicklaus Junior Championship .

Their shared golf connection deepened their relationship. Vanessa’s public words about her naming choice, combined with their children’s common interests, highlight a bond built on family and legacy. Vanessa honored her Danish roots and her love for the ocean by naming her daughter Kai, and through sharing this, she added a personal layer to her public life with Tiger Woods.

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VIDEOS: Crawford Denies Canelo’s Claim Turki Alalshikh Told Him To ‘Do Something’ At Previous Press Conference

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Canelo Alvarez Terence Crawford

Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford never touched each other when they stood face to face Friday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Alvarez shoved Crawford the last time they posed for photos following a press conference Sunday afternoon at Javits Center in New York. The undisputed super middleweight champion claimed during the third and final stop on the promotional tour for their fight Sept. 13 that he only pushed Crawford because he aggressively walked forward as promoter Dana White and others tried to separate them.
Alvarez also alleged that Turki Alalshikh, the head of Riyadh Season, instructed Crawford to get physical to attract attention to their second of three press conferences over an eight-day span.
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“He tried to walk me back and [that] just was my reaction,” Alvarez said while seated on stage Friday. “That’s it. You know what kind of fighter I am. I always try to respect my opponents. And I think he [didn’t do] it because he really wanted to do [it]. I think Turki Alalshikh told him, ‘You need to do something.’
“And he did. He did. And now, before I respect his word because he say, ‘Oh, I’m not gonna let somebody tell me what I need to do.’ And he did … But you know me. Just I respect everybody, but if you [expletive] with me, it’s gonna be different.”

An incredulous Crawford denied Alalshikh asked him to do anything when he and Alvarez faced off for the second time in less than 48 hours. Their promotional tour began a week ago in Saudi Arabia, where the fellow four-division champions respectfully dealt with each other in what amounted to an uneventful launch to this promotion.
“Turki didn’t ask me to do nothing,” Crawford said. “I didn’t touch him. Listen, first and foremost, somebody was in the room saying that I was scared of him. So, I stepped to him and showed him who was the boss of this fight. I ain’t scared of [expletive].”
Alvarez interrupted and identified Crawford’s “uncle” as the man who suggested he was scared of a fighter he’ll challenge for The Ring, IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight titles at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
“I ain’t scared of [expletive] and you gonna find that out,” Crawford said. “As you seen, the last press conference, when I walked you down, when you was supposed to be the bigger man.”

Netflix will stream their 12-round, 168-pound championship worldwide to more than 300 million subscribers.
Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) is a slight favorite to defeat Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs), a former undisputed junior welterweight and welterweight champion. Crawford, who will turn 38 two weeks after he challenges Alvarez, will end a 13-month layoff the night he’ll attempt to become boxing’s first three-division undisputed champion.
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WATCH: Punch statistics for Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr are simply embarrassing

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Jake Paul took on experienced boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in his 13th professional fight in Anaheim, California on Saturday night, and it’s safe to say The Problem Child was barely tested in the 10-round contest, which went the distance and saw the judges score unanimously in Paul’s favour.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer took on former middleweight champion Chavez Jr in front of a raucous crowd that broke the gate record for boxing events at the Anaheim Center. Paul’s last ring outing was a massive money fight with Mike Tyson, while the ex-champion defeated former UFC star Uriah Hall last summer.

The crowd in attendance were not impressed with the fight, however, and ended up booing Paul out of the building afterwards.

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After very little action to speak of for five-and-a-half rounds, the fight sprung to life at the end of the sixth with both men landing big shots on their rivals. The seventh and eighth were much of a muchness, before a fiery finish to the ninth.

The aftermath of Paul’s victory had him calling out everyone from unified cruiserweight world champion Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez, who was victorious in the co-main event, to WBC cruiserweight titleholder Badou Jack, Gervonta Davis, Anthony Joshua, and Tommy Fury.

Jake Paul & Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s professional boxing records (as of 29/06/25)
Jake Paul Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
Fights 13 63
Wins 12 54
Losses 1 7
Draws 0 1
No contests 0 1

Paul seemed indifferent to the crowd’s reaction, claiming afterwards: “All the boos are words, but actions speak louder than words. It was flawless. I think I only got hit 10 times. He’s been in with [Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez] and all those guys, and I embarrassed him like that. Easy work.

“I’m him. I’m really him. I just beat your boy’s a**. I want tougher fighters. I want to be world champion. [WBO and WBA champ Gilberto Ramirez] looked slow as shit tonight. [WBC champion] Badou Jack. Tommy [Fury], you stop running.”

Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr

Paul vs Chavez Jr Punch Stats

Compubox have released the numbers & they aren’t pretty reading

Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) controlled large portions of the fight with his jab against a listless Chavez Jr, who spent the early rounds following the influencer-turned-boxer around the ring without letting his hands go. Paul landed 140 of 482 punches (29%), with the majority of the offence coming from his jab, with 65 of 302 (21.5%) landing throughout the 10-round fight.

Chavez Jr, meanwhile, landed more than the 10 punches that Paul had claimed, but the effort was still abysmal for a former middleweight champion. The 39-year-old landed only 61 of 154 punches (39.6%) with nine punches landed in the first five rounds.

While the idea of Paul fighting for a world title will baffle many, he is expected to be ranked by the WBA after his win over Chavez Jr, with some rumours saying the WBC will rank him as well, clearing one of the hurdles for someone to cash in on his polarising popularity with a title fight.

“The WBC ratings committee has been following Jake Paul’s career,” WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman told ESPN before the fight. “If he defeats Chavez Jr, and depending on how the fight plays out, the committee will make the decision. It’s very likely [Paul will be ranked] if he wins convincingly.”

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After KO Victory, Deontay Wilder Camp Confirms Huge Anthony Joshua News

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The Bronze Bomber is truly back.

Despite looking a bit rusty, Deontay Wilder made a successful comeback against Tyrrell Herndon, dropping him in the 7th round, and looking a bit different. Gone was the bold, fiery, and relentless young fighter. Instead, the audience at Charles Koch Arena witnessed a composed, patient American boxer who wants to stay inside the squared circle for a few more years.

After the disastrous last 3 years, it was a statement victory, leaving his future wide open. Even before the June 27th clash, Wilder had expressed his desire to have 3 matches in the year. Meanwhile, rumors of a potential showdown with Anthony Joshua began to surface, with Eddie Hearn adding fuel by confirming interest in the matchup. However, amidst the chaos, Deontay Wilder stayed silent, focusing on the task at hand. Finally, with past frustrations behind him, the American boxer now eyes the future, advancing talks for a fight with Joshua.

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On Sunday, boxing analyst Dan Rafael took to his ‘X’ to reveal an exclusive conversation he had with Wilder’s camp. “Spoke to Deontay Wilder manager Shelly Finkel. With Wilder winning return Fri night, they now have offer to fight this fall in South Korea,” he wrote. South Korea, for a heavyweight fight, is indeed an unlikely venue. However, as Wilder previously stated, for him, 2025 is a stepping stone; it seems plausible.

Rafael continued, “If the money is real the plan is to take that fight.” It would be Deontay Wilder’s second warm-up fight of the year, readying him for the blockbuster 2026 he is eyeing. “Then look for a big fight, preferably Joshua, for the next one in 2026. #boxing,” Rafael concluded.

Well, given everything we saw, it is the right choice. Both Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua are coming out of a bad phase. And despite the Bronze Bomber securing the victory, he was far from his best. Something that even he acknowledged in the post-match interview, where he kept the buzz for a potential AJ clash alive.

Deontay Wilder eyeing an explosive 2026

Following the fight, The Ring caught the former WBC heavyweight champion inside the ring for an interview. “It felt really good and it was a blessing to get back in there and get the rust off,” Wilder said with a bright smile. The last American heavyweight champion stated that he achieved everything that he wanted to in against Herndon. Still, he felt his performance could have been better.

The 39-year-old updated on his shoulder injury, revealing complete healing for the first time in four years. However, despite its healing, he wants to take things slow. “We’re going with the plan that we have. I definitely need a couple of more tune-ups. There is a lot more work to be done, so I can really feel satisfied and feel that I have truly returned,” he stated.

Wilder confirmed that 2025 will be tune-up fights and nothing else. However, for 2026, he is targeting a blockbuster clash against Anthony Joshua. “It could be against Joshua. If the fight was set up, we’ll be ready to go down those roads. A lot of money is on the line, but sometimes it’s not about the money because we have to make sure things are right. We’re in the hurt business,” he declared.

The 39-year-old explained that he and Joshua are both working through recent performance dips, and recovery will take time. “When we’re ready, everyone will know,” he said. So, right now, it is just a waiting game. For Wilder, for Joshua, and for the fans and everyone needs to be patient.

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Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr result: Fans loudly boo as ‘Problem Child’ survives late scare

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Jake Paul was booed out of the arena despite beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr as he made his biggest step up to date on Saturday night in Anaheim.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer took on former middleweight champion Chavez in front of a raucous crowd that broke the gate record for boxing events at the Anaheim Center. Paul’s last ring outing was a massive money fight with Mike Tyson, while the ex-champion defeated former UFC star Uriah Hall last summer.

Paul had been insisting in the lead-up that he was fighting in order to gain a world ranking and pursue cruiserweight gold. And he set that up by having Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez defend his belt against Yuniel Dorticos on the undercard.

Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr before their boxing fight

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Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr result

Despite being a former California resident, the Anaheim crowd were not receptive to Jake Paul or his brother Logan as they made their way into the ring. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr got a rapturous welcome, harkening back to his days as a world champion.

Chavez used to fight as low as middleweight, but didn’t look significantly outsized by Paul who attacked the body in the opening exchanges. Both were tentative when it came to looking for big shots, but it was the YouTuber who took control early throwing the bigger shots and making his rival miss wildly.

In the second round, Paul found his range and managed to impose the size difference that was evident in the fight’s build-up. The Mexican didn’t look like he was even going to commit to a punch through two as the fans began to loudly boo in the arena, and he did land one almost at the end of the second.

The third was more of the same as Chavez struggled to land anything of note, but he did come alive in the fourth when Paul began to put on more pressure. In the fifth he started well and landed a combination to delight the California crowd, but was met with a big shot from the social media star.

At the halfway point, it was arguably still anyone’s fight even though Paul was on top. Chavez looked slow and unwilling to truly engage, save for a few punches out of the clinch and a little combination towards the end of the sixth.

After very little for five and a half rounds, the fight sprung to life at the end of the sixth with both men landing big shots on their rivals. The seventh and eighth were much of a muchness, before a fiery finish to the ninth.

Chavez clearly hurt Paul towards the end of the round, and needed to push for a finish in round ten, which he did to the best of his ability. However, it was too little too late as Paul survived the late onslaught and won the Unanimous Decision with three scorecards reading 99-91, 97-93 and 98-92.

Zurdo Ramirez struggles with Yuniel Dorticos in co-main event

Part of the promotion for tonight’s main event was a promise that Paul might end up going for cruiserweight gold with a win. To help with this marketing effort, Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez was given a defence against Yuniel Dorticos.

The two-weight world champion was supposed to handily defeat Dorticos, but it appears the challenger didn’t read the script and put him through his paces for 12 rounds. The judges ended up scoring it fairly wide, which seemed unfair on the underdog’s efforts.

After the fight, the talk was not of Paul but a potential world title unification with Jai Opetaia. The pair hold three of the four belts at 200lb, and have been on a collision course for a long time – with plans hopefully in place for a meeting soon.

Instead, it is likely Paul will pursue a meeting with WBC champion Badou Jack, who is turning 42 this year and is better known as a super-middleweight than a cruiserweight.

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Serena Williams shares the No.1 value her parents taught her that led to her success

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Tennis legend Serena Williams shared the most important value her parents imparted that fostered her success both as a tennis pro and as a businesswoman.

In an interview with CNBC Meets’ Tania Bryer, Williams divulged that one of the values she has sustained through her career is staying humble.

“I think the main value that they instilled in me is just humility, and I think that goes way better than any championship or anything, because it keeps you grounded as an individual,” Williams said.

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“It keeps you respectful, and it keeps you just like everybody else, because at the end of the day, we’re all the same, right? It’s just [that] some of us might be a little bit better, but we’re all really the same,” she added.

Williams has won 23 “Grand Slam” singles titles, making her one of the most decorated tennis players in history. After stepping away from the sport in 2022, she pivoted into entrepreneurship to focus on her venture capital fund Serena Ventures.

Asked about her impact on tennis and whether she’s improved the sport, Williams admitted: “I would never say that. I just had an opportunity to play a great sport, and I did the best I could, and is it better because of me? I don’t know. I think that it was great before me, and it’s gonna be great after me, and I just had a fleeting moment that I will always relish and cherish.”

Williams is now taking on a new role as entrepreneur in residence for consumer goods conglomerate Reckitt, which unveiled a new program called “Reckitt Catalyst” last week that aims to invest in and support 200 health and hygiene startups founded by women. Williams will play a key role in mentoring these founders and entrepreneurs.

‘You have to be very disciplined’

The 43-year-old mother of two said that discipline is “the number one thing” she’s taken from her tennis career into business, which has been crucial to her success.

“Tennis is [played] every day, you have to do it every day. You have to train, and business is the same. It is exactly the same. You have to be very disciplined,” she said.

“You also have to be determined through ups and downs, be determined to keep going. And that’s one thing that I’m excited to do, is to talk to these mentors about that determination that I’ve shown so much in my past career and just bring it out to this new career.”

Williams added that some of her success and skill is part of her nature, but the other part had to be nurtured.

“I think a lot of things are nature, but a lot of things can be nurtured, and I know that from experience, that a lot of things can be nurtured. I look forward to nurturing them [founders] and getting them to a place of being very successful at whatever they define success, because the success is defined in many different ways,” she said.

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“We’re Getting Calls For That Big Fight”: Deontay Wilder Shares ‘Plan’ After Comeback KO

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Deontay Wilder made his long-awaited return to the sport on Friday night.

The 39-year-old from Tuscaloosa, Alabama stopped countryman Tyrrell Herndon in the seventh round of their non-title heavyweight showdown at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita.

It was Wilder’s first ring appearance since he suffered a devastating fifth round knockout defeat to Zhilei ‘Big Bang’ Zhang in Saudi Arabia last June, making it four losses in his last five outings.

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The former WBC heavyweight champion has received criticism following his performance against Herndon, with fans and analysts expressing their disappointment towards the 39-year-old despite him walking away with a stoppage victory.

Speaking in the post-fight press conference, Wilder outlined his future plans after his comeback win, as he admits he will ‘take his time’ but is ‘getting calls to have this big fight’.

“We got a plan that we had set for this whole year and we gonna stick with it.

We’re getting a lot of calls to to do this, to have this big fight, when you’re in the heavyweight division you’re always one fight away from a title fight and we just wanna push it we wanna take our time just like I did tonight.

I took my time and we’re gonna do it with the return as well, just taking our time, continue doing what we need to do until we feel like we’re ready to take it back over again.”

Next up for Wilder could be a showdown with two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, who also finds himself at a crossroads in his career after suffering a big setback against IBF champion Daniel Dubois last September.

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Terence Crawford Admits He Can’t Compete At Canelo Alvarez’s Weight In Resurfaced Clip

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September 13 will be the biggest night of Terence Crawford’s professional boxing career as he fights Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed super middleweight title.

‘Bud’ Crawford is looking to make history as he aims to become a three-division undisputed champion. Crawford has previously held the undisputed title at junior welterweight and welterweight.

Canelo, right now, is the biggest name in boxing and Crawford’s most high-profile opponent. ‘Bud’ is moving up two weight divisions to fight Canelo, which is a major narrative of the fight, with fans and experts doubting Crawford can handle Canelo’s power at 168 lbs.

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The Nebraska native looks confidence in his ability and is looking to shock the Mexican with a signature performance. Crawford is yet to be bettered inside the ring and boasts a perfect 41-0-0 record with 31 knockouts.

While there’s no denying Crawford’s brilliance, a resurfaced clip from 2023 shows ‘Bud’ himself doubted his chances against someone like Canelo at super middleweight. He echoed the sentiment that boxing has weight classes for a reason, proving that his doubters are not completely wrong in their stance.

Back in 2023, speaking to the EBRO in the Morning podcast, he said:

Canelo fights at 168 lbs+. I don’t see us fighting. 154 lbs realistically (is the highest I can fight at). Those boys get big up there. I’m not a person to toot my own horn too loud to be able to say I can beat the world. I understand there’s weight classes for a reason, and I respect the weight classes. I think 154 lbs is my max.

– Terence Crawford

The comments came shortly after Terence Crawford’s sensational win against Errol Spence Jr. However, ‘Bud’ has clearly changed his mind. He is taking a risk to further solidify his greatness and by beating Canelo Alvarez, he can become of the best to ever lace up a pair of gloves.

It’s a high risk, high reward game for Crawford. Crawford himself stated that he’ll only make $10 million from the fight in an appearance on Ring Champs with Ak & Barak, but there’s no official purse released. All in all, it looks like a calculated career decision from ‘Bud’ to cement his legacy rather than earn a payday.

Crawford said as much when explaining his decision to Ak & Barak, saying “I’m doing it for the opportunity, baby, the legacy. The legacy outweighs the money.”

Canelo and Crawford have already done two press conferences, in Riyadh and New York. Their third presser is set for June 27 in Las Vegas.

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(VIDEO) Deontay Wilder Shakes Off Ring Rust But His Future Is Still Unclear

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Despite looking a bit rusty, the Bronze Bomber got the win he needed.

Deontay Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) returned to winning form on Friday in Witchita, Kansas, when he stopped Tyrrell Herndon (24-6, 15 KOs) via TKO in the 7th round.

Herndon, wearing red gloves, shorts, and boots, had all the fashion choices of a tomato can. However, Herndon showed surprising head movement and defensive skills.

In his prime, Wilder had a snapping power and a long frame, which allowed him to load up his punches. He rarely did that on Friday in Wichita, though. At 39, he showed a level of patience that he will need to show if he plans to fight for a few more years. The composure he showed at times will serve him well.

Deontay Wilder now seeks a fight with Anthony Joshua. Ironically, Wilder turned down the Anthony Joshua fight in March 2019 even though streaming platform DAZN offered him $100 million for a three-fight package that year. The package was to include two fights against Anthony Joshua.

That fight might not be there this time, with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury reportedly set to fight in September, possibly on Netflix.

Given this reality, Francis Ngannou remains the most realistic opponent for Wilder. Ngannou is expected to return to the boxing ring soon, and a decisive win over the former UFC champion would reignite Wilder’s standing in the eyes of casual fans.

An equally compelling scenario could emerge if Anthony Joshua defeats Tyson Fury. In that case, a fourth fight between Wilder and Fury—Wilder vs. Fury IV—would be an exciting and marketable option for both fighters, especially if Wilder continues to show the patience and power that defined his comeback in Wichita.

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Rory McIlroy’s wife gets her wish as PGA Tour star passes up chance at $1.7 million

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McIlroy has had an impressive season, breaking his 11-year dry spell for a major victory by clinching the Masters in April.

His triumph in Augusta made him just the sixth golfer in history to complete the Grand Slam, but subsequent events like the PGA Championship and the US Open revealed signs of frustration.

The Northern Irish golf star has largely steered clear of media interviews since his Masters win and has acknowledged the need for a ‘mental break’. McIlroy’s wife has expressed her desire to spend more time in the UK and less time in Florida, a wish that has been granted as he passed up the opportunity to compete for a top prize of $1.7 million in Detroit.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with daughter Poppy and wife Erica Stoll holding the Masters trophy

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Since his Masters victory, McIlroy’s performance has been somewhat erratic, despite earlier wins at Pebble Beach and TPC Sawgrass. He tied for seventh place at the Truist Championship, struggled at the PGA Championship, and didn’t make the cut at the RBC Canadian Open.

A challenging week at Oakmont resulted in McIlroy tying for 19th place at the US Open after barely making the cut, and he tied for sixth at the recent Travelers Championship. After his final round on Sunday, McIlroy confirmed that he would be temporarily leaving the United States with his family.

“I think more so than anything else it’ll just be good for me mentally to take a little bit of a break and get back to my neck of the woods, get back to the UK for a little bit,” McIlroy remarked.

“So I’m excited to do a little bit of that over these next two weeks.”

McIlroy hails from Northern Ireland, while his wife Erica is an upstate New York native. Despite this, Erica has voiced her discomfort with Florida’s heat and is keen on spending more time in the UK.

The couple is in the process of setting up a new home in Surrey, England, making them soon-to-be UK residents. Erica’s preference for cooler climates came to light during the Netflix docuseries Full Swing, where German golfer Martin Kaymer shared details of a conversation he had with her.

“I saw her [Erica] at a Starbucks once, and she said, ‘I really don’t like the sun.’ I said, ‘Your state’s called the Sunshine State [Florida], right?'”Kaymer said.

McIlroy responded: “If it was up to her, she wouldn’t move to England straightaway. But she definitely wants to spend more time there.”

With plans to split their time between Surrey and Florida, McIlroy is eager for a respite in the UK. The golfer has also been open about his recent media frustrations and appeared visibly discontent on the golf course.

“I feel like I live two different lives,” McIlroy expressed. ‘I’m a dad and a husband when I’m away from here, and then I’m who I am when I’m here.

It’s always nice to get away and feel a bit of normality. “.

McIlroy’s upcoming schedule includes two UK tournaments, kicking off with the Genesis Scottish Open on July 10. Following that, he’ll compete in The Open Championship, this year’s last major, starting on July 17.

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