Masters winner Rory McIlroy has already found a solid investment for his $4.2 million prize money in the form of a brand new home in London, which he and wife Erica Stoll are currently in the process of building.
The 35-year-old pro golfer revealed his exciting real estate news while discussing his post-Masters plans with reporters on April 23, explaining that he and Stoll did some traveling with their daughter Poppy, 4, immediately after the tournament concluded.
Those travels included a trip to his home country of Northern Ireland as well as a brief stopover in London, where the trio—who are primarily based in Jupiter, FL—paid a visit to their future dwelling.
“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,” McIlroy said, according to NBC Sports.
“Just to be with them, to be with Erica and Poppy and my mom 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.”
Rory McIlroy has revealed that he and his wife, Erica Stoll, are building a new house in London together—less than a year after they called off their divorce.
McIlroy, 35, is primarily based in Jupiter, FL, where he owns a stunning home.
McIlroy did not elaborate on whether he plans to relocated his family to London fulltime, having spent the last several years living in the U.S., specifically Florida, where many professional golfers reside.
It’s unclear what stage of construction McIlroy’s new home is currently in—or whether he and Stoll began working on the property before the golfer filed for divorce in May 2024, claiming in legal documents that their marriage was “irretrievably broken.”
However, less than one month later, McIlroy filed to dismiss the divorce, and the couple has appeared rock-solid ever since—now cementing their bond even further by working on a new family home.
The brief breakdown of the marriage sparked a firestorm of speculation about the reasons behind it, with multiple reports suggesting that McIlroy had been involved in a relationship with CBS reporter Amanda Balionis, rumors that both refused to publicly address—although insiders were quick to shut down any talk of a romance between them.
Questions were also raised about what would become of McIlroy’s immense fortune if he and Stoll split. The professional golfer is estimated to be worth around $280 million, much of which he has accumulated through his prize winnings, which regularly total more than $1 million a pop.
His most recent win at the Masters netted him $4.2 million, while he walked away from the Players Championship in March with $4.6 million. Following his win in Augusta, he will next head to Louisiana for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he stands to win more than $1 million.
But in addition to his skills on the golf course, McIlroy has taken another major step in building his vast fortune—by basing himself in Jupiter, FL.
The small town has long been a mecca for golfers who are drawn to its stunning courses, beautiful weather, luxury real estate, and relative privacy. But there is one other very significant reason why so many athletes in the sport choose to flock to Florida: no state income tax.
Typically, golfers who reside full time in the U.S. must pay income taxes on all taxable income that is earned worldwide, according to H&R Block. However they are also subject to state income tax, if they live in a state that requires it.
McIlroy relocated to Jupiter from nearby Palm Beach Gardens in 2017, when he snapped up his enormous mansion from fellow golf pro, Ernie Els.
The dwelling is thought to be worth more than $18 million today.
“Consequently, many golfers claim residency in Florida due to its lack of a state income tax,” H&R Block notes.
Indeed, McIlroy is one of a long line of golfers who have made their home in Florida—specifically in Jupiter, which has become something of a safe haven for the wealthiest and most successful players in the sport over the last three decades.
McIlroy relocated to Jupiter from nearby Palm Beach Gardens in 2017, when he snapped up an enormous mansion from fellow golf pro, Ernie Els.
The property is inside the iconic Bear’s Club community, a gated neighborhood filled with high-end homes, all of which surround the club’s stunning private golf course.
Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, who has served as something of a mentor to McIlroy, founded the club with wife Barbara in 1999, having moved to the area in 1966.
Over the years, the club has seen an astonishing number of professional golfers sign up for memberships, including McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, and Patrick Cantlay, all of whom are understood to have turned to Nicklaus for guidance in their careers over the years.
McIlroy’s home, which is now worth an estimated $18.3 million, is just a four-minute drive from the main clubhouse and offers sweeping views of the club’s stunning course.
While the professional golfer might not have the opportunity to spend vast amounts of time in the home—thanks to his hectic travel schedule—when he is there, he has a staggering number of private amenities to enjoy, including a tennis court, home theater, a recording studio, an outdoor kitchen, a pool, and a spa.
Inside, the home—which is set on 2.4 acres—boasts nine bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms, providing plenty of space for McIlroy and his family.
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