Rory McIlory and Erica Stoll pictured on romantic getaway to Portugal weeks after announcing their divorce is on hold

Rory McIlory and Erica Stoll pictured on romantic getaway to Portugal weeks after announcing their divorce is on hold

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll seem to have found a moment of reprieve from their recent marital challenges, enjoying a family getaway in the sun-soaked locales of Portugal.

The Northern Irish golfer, 35, who earlier this year filed for divorce before having a change of heart, appeared in good spirits as he and Stoll were seen strolling along the beach. This scenic retreat marks a stark contrast to the turbulent months preceding it, where McIlroy’s former agent pointed to his ‘messy life’ as a major factor in his professional struggles.

Amanda Balionis, the CBS reporter closely linked to McIlroy during his marital troubles, is herself unwinding after the Open, spending time at a remote ranch in Wyoming.

In Portugal, McIlroy looked relaxed, donning red swimming trunks as he took a dip in the sea. Meanwhile, Stoll sported a casual yet chic ensemble, featuring denim shorts, a white shirt, a sunhat, and stylish accessories including a Loewe tote bag and glamorous sunglasses. Her bronzed tan and sleek blonde ponytail completed the look.

The couple, with packed bags in tow, appeared ready for a fun-filled family day at the beach. Their vacation follows McIlroy’s filing for divorce on May 13, citing ‘irreconcilable differences,’ which sent shockwaves through the golf world just before his opening round at this year’s PGA Championship at Valhalla in Kentucky.

During the brief period McIlroy was presumed single, romantic rumors swirled around him and Balionis, with sightings reported in her hometown of San Diego. Now, as Balionis shares glimpses of her tranquil retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, McIlroy and Stoll’s renewed connection in Portugal suggests a possible path to reconciliation.