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Rory McIlroy is looking forward to a two-week break from the golf course to properly take in his monumental Masters win earlier in the year, and he’ll be spending time with his wife Erica Stoll.

Back in April, the prestigious golfer secured his career Grand Slam at Augusta National, beating Justin Rose in a tense sudden-death playoff. Since his Masters celebration, the 36-year-old hasn’t quite carried the momentum into later events as many envisioned.

He ended up tied for 47th at the PGA Championship and shared 19th place at the US Open. Yet, McIlroy has gotten three top-ten finishes on the PGA Tour this season, including his latest performance at the Travelers Championship, where he finished tied for sixth, just two shots shy of Tommy Fleetwood, who in turn lost out to Team USA Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley in a final-hole showdown.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: (L-R) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with daughter Poppy and wife Erica Stoll holding the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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The golf star will be off the grid until the Scottish Open kicks off on July 10, which comes right before The Open Championship set to take place at the esteemed Royal Portrush a week following.

Before jetting back to the UK, McIlroy shared, “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.”

He added, “I’m excited for that, and I’ve alluded to the fact I probably haven’t taken enough time off or time to reflect after what happened in April, so I’m excited to do a little bit of that over these next two weeks.”

After the US Open, the five-time major titan shared his thoughts, “It’s always nice to get home; I feel like I live two different lives. I’m a dad and a husband when I’m away from here, and then I’m who I am when I’m here.”

He confessed his love for the moments of ordinary life he experiences, saying, “It’s always nice to get away and feel a bit of normality.” He also expressed, “I’m looking forward to just getting back to Europe in general.”

Rory McIlroy, along with his wife Erica Stroll and their four year old daughter Poppy, are creating their perfect home on Wentworth Estate, nearby the upscale Surrey golf club. Looking ahead with excitement, McIlroy added, “We’ve got a lot to look forward to, got our new house in London, play the Scottish and then obviously The Open at Portrush.”

McIlroy and his family are set for a big change as they plan their move to their updated mansion in Wentworth, leaving behind Jupiter, Florida.