Rory McIlroy Opens Up About Life in His New Surrey Home With Erica Stoll After Granting Her Longtime Wish
July 11, 2025 â Surrey, England

Rory McIlroy, four-time major winner and one of golfâs most recognizable figures, has revealed an intimate glimpse into his new chapter of life: settling down in the lush countryside of Surrey with his wife, Erica Stoll. After years of a globe-trotting career filled with tournaments, pressure, and public life, the Masters champion has finally granted Erica a long-standing wishâto build a life together in a quiet, family-friendly environment.
In an exclusive interview with The Times, McIlroy opened up about the personal shift and what prompted the move to the leafy, upscale suburbs of Surrey, just outside of London.
âErica has always wanted a home where we could find some peace and feel rooted. Somewhere green, quiet, and far from the spotlight,â Rory shared. âAfter everything weâve been through and achieved, it just felt like the right time.â
A Wish Years in the Making
Erica Stoll, whom McIlroy married in a lavish ceremony in 2017, has mostly remained out of the public eye, preferring a quieter life compared to the limelight Rory regularly occupies. Friends close to the couple say that for years, Erica had dreamed of having a permanent base in the UKâsomewhere they could raise a family and enjoy a slower pace of life.
The couple had previously divided their time between homes in Florida and Northern Ireland, but Surreyâoften referred to as a haven for celebrities and athletesâoffered the perfect compromise: proximity to London, top private schools, and the kind of privacy that elite athletes often crave.
The New Life
McIlroy says life in Surrey has brought a new kind of joy. âIâve started to appreciate the small things,â he said. âMorning walks with Erica, gardening, even just going down to the local shopâitâs a different world from tournament chaos and airport lounges.â
Their home, reportedly a Georgian-style estate tucked behind tall hedges and a gated driveway, sits on several acres and includes a state-of-the-art gym, golf simulator, and custom-built nurseryâhinting at plans for a growing family.
âWe designed the house together,â Rory noted. âEvery detail, from the kitchen to the backyard, reflects what we love. Itâs not about extravaganceâitâs about comfort and creating a space we can really live in.â
A Champion at Peace
The move to Surrey follows McIlroyâs emotional win at the Masters earlier this year, completing his long-awaited career Grand Slam. He credits much of his recent success to stability at home and the emotional grounding that Erica provides.
âSheâs been my constant,â he said. âIn the highs and the lows. Winning the Masters was a dream, but coming home to her every day is what keeps me balanced.â
As McIlroy prepares for the upcoming British Open, fans are seeing not just a sharper golfer, but a more grounded, mature man. While his career continues to reach new heights, itâs clear that life off the courseâparticularly in a quiet Surrey neighborhoodâis where Rory McIlroy has truly found peace.