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

The following day, McIlroy handled media duties and reflected on the dichotomy of his professional and personal lives, with wife Erica Stoll absent from the US Open.