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Rory McIlroy Returns to Northern Ireland After Historic Masters Win

The golfer celebrates his career Grand Slam with a family-focused homecoming, arriving with his daughter Poppy while his wife Erica Stoll remains absent.

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Overview

  • Rory McIlroy won his first Masters Tournament on April 13, 2025, completing the career Grand Slam as the sixth golfer in history to achieve this feat.
  • He traveled back to Northern Ireland on April 18 with his four-year-old daughter, Poppy, aboard a private Gulfstream jet, while his wife Erica Stoll was notably absent from the trip.
  • Northern Ireland honored McIlroy's achievement with a unique commemorative postal stamp issued on all mail from April 15 to April 17.
  • McIlroy opted out of the RBC Heritage Signature Event to prioritize family time, spending Easter weekend with his parents and daughter.
  • During the Green Jacket Ceremony, McIlroy expressed gratitude to his parents for their sacrifices and shared his excitement to celebrate his victory with them at home.