Rory McIlroy has settled into his new Wentworth mansion following a fortnight's break from competitive golf, revealing how the move from Florida has provided welcome detachment from the sport's relentless schedule.
The four-time major winner returned to England several weeks ago after finishing sixth at the Travelers Championship, taking up residence in the Surrey estate he and wife Erica Stoll have been developing.
"We came back a few weeks ago and moved into our new home in Wentworth and been since trying to settle in and it's amazing what two weeks of a bit of detachment can do for you, and sitting there being with your own thoughts for a while," McIlroy told the Telegraph.
The move to Wentworth was particularly championed by Stoll, who was keen to leave behind Florida's intense heat for the cooler English climate.
Rory McIlroy has settled into his new Wentworth mansion following a fortnight's break from competitive golf, revealing how the move from Florida has provided welcome detachment from the sport's relentless schedule
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The couple had announced their separation last year but reconciled after a month.
McIlroy reportedly purchased the sprawling estate in 2023, investing up to £9 million in developing the family home.
Planning documents describe it as a "large, detached dwelling sited centrally within a substantive plot".
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Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll reconciled last year after the couple were previously heading for divorce
REUTERSThe property features extensive luxury amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool with a recently approved heat pump system. McIlroy also secured planning permission for a dining and utility room extension, a new roof, internal alterations, a play centre and a 5ft-high water feature wall.
"Yeah, it's been nice to have this time to reflect and also to rekindle my excitement and enthusiasm for the rest of the year," McIlroy added.
The Northern Irishman, sporting a fresh haircut, is preparing for this week's Scottish Open at North Berwick before heading to Royal Portrush for the Open Championship.
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"Obviously we have this week in Scotland and then a massive week next week in Portrush," he said.
McIlroy explained how the geographical distance has helped him gain perspective on the demanding tour schedule.
"There's a detachment from the sort of week-in, week-out grind when you get back over here," he noted, adding that fellow Wentworth resident Justin Rose shared similar sentiments.
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The couple's previous Florida residence in Jupiter, purchased from Ernie Els in 2017 for £16.5 million, sits on 2.4 acres and features nine bedrooms, ten bathrooms, an infinity pool, games room, tennis court, home theatre, recording studio and gym.
Wentworth Estate has housed numerous high-profile residents, including Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who received a property from Queen Elizabeth following their marriage.
The late Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky and Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet also owned homes there.
Rory McIlroy is preparing to play at the Scottish Open
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"You play PGA Tour golf for the first 25, 30 weeks of the year and you need to completely get away from it - because this world of golf can become all-encompassing," McIlroy reflected.
"In this last fortnight, I felt like I could detach and sort of hide in a way. I needed that. My game needed that."