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.

Rory McIlroy did not excel at this year's US Open, and his poor form opened many questions among fans. Although he started the season strong and capped it off with a win at the Masters, it seems as if he forgot to play golf after that.

McIlroy discussed the delicate balance of managing his life away from the golf course as his wife, Erica, and their daughter, Poppy, skipped Oakmont