Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll file for divorce

The couple met at the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in 2012, where Ms Stoll was working for the PGA

DIVORCE: Rory and Erica McIlroy are set to end their marriage.

Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll have filed for divorce with Florida court documents saying "the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken".

Earlier, a communications team representing the 35 year-old golfer confirmed the divorce had been filed and stressed "Rory's desire to ensure this difficult time is as respectful and amicable as possible".