Rory McIlroy seen for first time since filing for divorce from wife Erica as he looks to repeat post-Wozniacki feat
RORY McILROY has been seen warming up for the US PGA Championship – just as his divorce plan were unveiled.
The Northern Ireland legend looked focused on his game as he practiced at Valhalla in Kentucky.
The four-time major winner, 35, reportedly submitted documents to a court in Florida on Monday to file for divorce from Erica Stroll.
McIlroy and 36-year-old Erica welcomed daughter Poppy in 2020.
The former world No1, who is worth an estimated £200million, was watched by a small group of fans.
Ten years ago McIlroy soothed his split from then- fiancée Caroline Wozniacki by winning the European PGA Championship.
He came from seven shots behind 54-hole Wentworth leader Thomas Bjorn to triumph by a single shot.
McIlroy first met American Erica first met in 2011 when she was working for PGA at the Ryder Cup as manager of Championship Volunteer Operations.
The following year he made bizarre headlines when he was late to the course after his alarm failed to go off.
Erica arranged a police escort for him, allowing the star to tee off on time as Team Europe completed the “Miracle at Medinah” Ryder cup victory over the USA.
She and McIlroy began dating in 2015, marrying two yeas later.
The couple kept their relationship low-key