A report suggested that Rory McIlroy's wife, Erica Stoll, was keen to leave America so the couple can live in the UK again.
And the golf star has now hinted that there could be some truth to those claims, revealing that the couple are building a new home for themselves in London.
McIlroy is currently the toast of the sport after securing Masters glory on April 13, where he defeated Justin Rose via a dramatic play-off to etch his name into the history books.
The Northern Irishman is now just the sixth man to win the career Grand Slam, joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods in that elite club.
Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll are building a new home in London amid reports she's keen for the couple to return to the UK from America
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McIlroy went through all the emotions at Augusta, having initially started slowly.
He also made things difficult for himself, with the 35-year-old missing a putt to see off Rose before eventually overcoming his rival in the play-off.
McIlroy was cheered on by wife Erica and their four-year-old daughter, Poppy, as he finally ended an 11-year wait for a major.
In the aftermath of his triumph, it was then claimed that Erica was keen for the family to return to the UK - with the trio currently residing in Florida.
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Now, as McIlroy prepares to play for the first time since his win, he's suggested there could be some truth to that rumour by admitting that they're currently in the process of building a new home in London.
"It's been an amazing few days after and to be able to reflect on it and everything that happened and the magnitude of everything," he said.
"The big thing for me is how the whole journey is how it resonated with people.
"It's not every day you get to fulfil one of your lifelong goals and dreams.
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Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll embraced at the Masters as the golf star won at Augusta on April 13REUTERS"We first went to London with Erica and Poppy to see our new home that we're building and we made the trip over to Belfast to see a few other people that are important to us.
"Just to be with them, to be with Erica and Poppy and my mum and dad.
"To see Michael Bannon my lifelong coach and spend a bit more time with Harry (Diamond) and his wife.
"[To] celebrate with the people that have been part of this whole thing for my entire career was absolutely amazing."
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McIlroy could have been forgiven for wanting more time off after his Masters win.
However, the golfer will return to action later today as he prepares to play with Shane Lowry at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
McIlroy and Erica previously seemed to be heading for divorce last year.
Yet the couple ended up reconciling, with their relationship appearing to be stronger than ever as a result.
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will play together at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans
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McIlroy and Erica met at the 2012 Ryder Cup before marrying five years later.
Their daughter, Poppy, was born in 2020.
