Rory McIlroy is currently on a brief hiatus at his newly acquired residence in the UK before his upcoming participation in the US Open. The world’s second-ranked golfer recently competed at the Memorial Tournament in Ohio, securing a tie for 12th place.
After delivering a commendable four under par performance at the Memorial Tournament, the 37-year-old is gearing up for the third major event of the year. Despite his strong showing, McIlroy opted not to partake in the Canadian Open this week, choosing instead to return to his newly settled home in England.
Making the long 3,650-mile journey from Dublin, Ohio to Wentworth, McIlroy is taking advantage of a six-day stay at his lavish mansion on the exclusive Surrey estate before embarking on another approximate 3,500-mile trip to Southampton, New York, for the US Open at Shinnecock Hills.
By opting to spend quality time at his family’s residence, McIlroy will miss out on the chance to compete at the Canadian Open, which boasts a substantial total prize pool of £7.3 million, with the event winner set to claim the top prize of £1.3 million.
“I had a couple of weeks off and we got ourselves settled into our house in London for the summer. It was nice to be there for the last 10 days,” shared McIlroy ahead of the Memorial Tournament.
The £9 million property, purchased in 2023, underwent significant renovations by McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll, transforming the already impressive six-bedroom mansion into a cozy abode as they relocated from Florida with their daughter, Poppy.
Previously residing in a luxurious £16.5 million mansion in Jupiter, Florida, since acquiring it from golf legend Ernie Els in 2017, McIlroy and Stoll are now neighbors to high-profile figures like Elton John and Cliff Richard, with the Sultan of Brunei boasting a staggering net worth of £22.3 billion.
Reflecting on his performance at the Memorial Tournament, McIlroy acknowledged his struggles with driver inconsistency this season but remains optimistic about his prospects at the upcoming US Open.
As he sets his sights on securing a second major title of the season at Shinnecock Hills after defending his Masters title in April, McIlroy emphasized his commitment to continuous improvement, stating, “Just try to keep getting a little bit better each and every day heading into Shinnecock.”