Golf fans were left speculating after Brooks Koepka’s Instagram post congratulating his wife Jena Sims on being featured in the 60th anniversary issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, as it coincidentally came after news broke of Rory McIlroy filing for divorce from his wife Erica Stoll. Some fans suggested that Koepka’s post was a dig at McIlroy, with comments on social media poking fun at the timing of his upload. Speculation about Koepka’s intentions intensified when McIlroy’s former fiancée, Caroline Wozniacki, commented on the post, and other fans suggested that Koepka was trying to “get in Rory’s head early” before the PGA Championship.
Rory McIlroy’s divorce filing in Florida came just days before the PGA Championship, where he is considered a favorite to win. Despite the rumors and theories surrounding Koepka’s social media post, both athletes are on good terms after years of rivalry speculation. Koepka has spoken about looking up to McIlroy in the past and how their friendship has developed over the years. They practice at the same place, live in the same area, and have enjoyed playing with and against each other on the course.
McIlroy and Stoll met in 2012 while he was still dating Wozniacki. After ending his engagement to Wozniacki, McIlroy and Stoll began dating and got engaged in 2015. They tied the knot two years later and welcomed their daughter, Poppy, who is now 3 years old. McIlroy has spoken highly of Stoll in the past, praising her calming presence and the balance she brings to his life between his public persona as a golfer and his private life at home.
Despite the drama surrounding McIlroy’s divorce and the speculation about Koepka’s post, both golfers continue to prepare for the PGA Championship and maintain a level of respect for each other. McIlroy’s communications team confirmed the divorce filing and emphasized his desire for a respectful and amicable process. While fans may have fun speculating about potential rivalries and mind games between the athletes, it is clear that both Koepka and McIlroy are focused on their game and maintaining a professional relationship both on and off the course. Ultimately, the personal lives of both players, while garnering attention from the public, are secondary to their professional accomplishments in the world of golf.
