Rory McIlroy's wife, Erica Stoll, was recently absent as the golfer struggled to challenge JJ Spaun and Robert MacIntyre at the US Open.
And reports have now delved into the couple's relationship and how they reconciled last year after previously heading for divorce.
McIlroy and Erica, these days, appear to be happy.
Erica, as well as the couple's four-year-old daughter Poppy, were at Augusta back in April as the golfer etched his name into the history books by winning the Masters - becoming the first European golfer to achieve the career Grand Slam in the process.
Rory McIlroy's wife, Erica Stoll, was recently absent as the golfer struggled to challenge JJ Spaun and Robert MacIntyre at the US Open
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She was absent from the PGA Championship, however, and wasn't present over the weekend as McIlroy missed out on US Open glory.
It's been claimed that Erica stayed in Florida, with the couple packing up their belongings as they prepare to return to the UK.
A year ago, McIlroy filed for divorce from his other half. This sent shockwaves around the world, with many supporters left stunned.
They later reconciled, with McIlroy telling the Guardian: “There have been rumours about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumour is a fool’s game.
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“Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realised that our best future was as a family together.
"Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”
Now, according to the Daily Mail, McIlroy had two reasons for choosing to perform a U-turn and work on their marriage.
The first is that the 36-year-old is reportedly 'unable to be on his own for more than five minutes'.
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Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll appear to be happier than ever as they prepare to return to the UK
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And the second is that McIlroy feared paying 'a huge chunk' of his £200million fortune to lawyers as part of the divorce.
It's also stated that the Northern Irishman's team told him he'd been 'too hasty' in pushing for a split.
McIlroy and Erica are now set to return to the UK, having lived in Florida throughout their marriage - which took place in 2017.
Speaking after the US Open over the weekend, McIlroy admitted he was looking forward to going back to Europe - and that the pair have 'much to look forward to'.
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"I'm looking forward to just getting back to Europe in general," he said.
"Obviously I've got one more week over here. Play Hartford next week [for the Travelers Championship on the PGA Tour].
"We've got a lot to look forward to, got our new house in London, play the Scottish [Open] and then obviously The Open at Portrush.
"Just trying to get myself in the right frame of mind to approach that."
Rory McIlroy wasn't at his best during the US Open
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McIlroy's form has nosedived drastically ever since his Masters triumph two months ago.
Whether he can bounce back by winning The Open next month remains to be seen.
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