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Rory McIlroy has already offered Bryson DeChambeau a solution to LIV Golf problem

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One of the most recognised members of the Saudi-backed breakaway league, two-time U.S. Open winner DeChambeau heads the Crushers GC team with LIV. And while he has enjoyed individual success under the banner, he wants fans to invest more in the team aspect of LIV instead of solely focusing on individuals.

Speaking about his hopes for the future last month, the 31-year-old who has three LIV titles to his name said: “The game of golf is ready for change. We continue to hope to see golf move in this team direction.

“Obviously the game will always be an individual sport. We’ll always play for individual titles. But why not have a team aspect as well to it?

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“Why can’t we have more fun together? Why can’t we build something special? Why can’t we influence and inspire the next generation of golfers as a team?

“We want people to have that fandom like you have with the Lakers, like you have with the Yankees and stuff. It’s going to take time. We all know that.

“And the people that are looking at us going, ‘What is this, why is it even a thing?’ Well, the Yankees had to start somewhere, the Lakers had to start somewhere, and we’re just at the inception. This is only three years in now.”

As it stands, LIV golf has both singles and teams leaderboards for each event. However, the team leaderboard is just an accumulation of individual performances at the end of an event – with the lowest scoring player and lowest scoring combined team winning.

That’s barring the LIV Golf Team Championship, of course, which is held as a four-round match play knockout tournament in which teams face off. And McIlroy believes that a change to the format to incorporate teams actually going head-to-head consistently rather than once a year could change the game in terms of how people view LIV Golf.

Speaking about the current set-up, the 36-year-old said: “Look, I always felt like LIV’s best chance was to try to replicate their team championship for the teams to go head-to-head together instead of they all just go out and play and they add their scores up at the end of the day.

“I don’t think that gets people going. But I think when the teams go head-to-head like they do in their team championship in wherever, Dallas or whenever it was last year, I think that has a possibility of working. Instead of that maybe being once a year and then these stroke play events, could you reduce the stroke play events and do more of that a few times a year.

“I think that is a way — because especially if these guys are going to come back and play, I don’t want to say real, they play real golf but more like championship individual golf, then is there more of an opportunity for these teams to go more head-to-head because I think that makes for a more compelling product, at least in my eyes. I’m just one person.”

It comes as McIlroy and DeChambeau will meet once more on the course this year at the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush later this month. No strangers to the trials and tribulations of a major championship, the PGA Tour pro and the LIV Golf star were pitted off with one another for the final round of the Masters back in April.

During that round at Augusta National, McIlroy refused to speak to his opponent until he had putted his final ball on the famed 18th hole. McIlroy ultimately went on to win his first Masters title and clinch the Career Grand Slam during that tournament, following a tense play-off with Justin Rose.

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Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll’s relationship could break down again for one major reason

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There could be trouble on the horizon for Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll.

The 36-year-old golfing icon threw a curveball when, just a day after his victory at the Wells Fargo Championship, he filed for divorce from his wife Erica, 37, with whom he shares a four-year-old daughter, Poppy Kennedy McIlroy.

However, the breakup would be short-lived, as just a few weeks later, Rory and Erica, who met in 2012, made a U-turn on their plans to divorce. The reason for their split was never publicly confirmed, but it was reported that the pair faced struggles in the relationship due to a combination of factors.

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Erica reportedly felt lonely in their marriage and wanted a more traditional family life, which didn’t exactly bode well with Rory’s demanding and busy golf career.

At the time, one source told US Weekly that Erica felt isolated while her husband was away for tournaments and that they were living “very different lives”.

Regardless of the reasoning behind the divorce filing, the pair seemingly got things back on track. As recently as the 2025 Masters week in April, Erica was there supporting her husband, even going as far as to serve as his caddie.

But could there be trouble on the horizon? Astrology expert Inbaal Honigman seems to think so, if one factor props up that is.

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, she stressed, “Rory and Erica’s star signs have a lot in common, which can be a blessing or a curse, because a relationship of two similar people can enhance their worst qualities as well as their best.

“Both Taurus, which is Rory’s sign, and Virgo, which is Erica’s sign, are Earth signs. Earth signs in astrology are practical, reliable and grounded,” Inbaal explained, adding, “They’re both dependable and responsible.”

“Taurus is a little more indoorsy than sociable Virgo,” the astrologer pointed out, noting, “Virgo is a little more humorous than quiet Taurus, but they’re very similar.

“On the one hand, it makes them compatible, as both will be great at running a household and being respectful of one another.”

However, this very factor could be their downfall. Inbaal warned: “On the other hand, Earth signs aren’t very romantic, so neither are great at expressing their emotions, which can be a difficulty in long-term relationships.”

Relationship expert Jacob Lucas also weighed in, and he had quite the opposite opinion.

“When people get divorced, and they’re fully separated, they’ve had time to reflect upon what happened. They are probably less angry; they’ve had time to think about things.

“They’ll be able to recognise their behaviours, aka, ‘I overreacted there.’ Things may have gotten out of hand, and it is good to have the time apart to recognise why you were together in the first place,” he added, seemingly hinting things may be between and stable for the couple this time round.

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Rory McIlroy makes sweet confession about wife Erica Stoll after taking break from golf

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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.

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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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