McIlroy's parents - Gerry and Rosie - were at Augusta National alongside his wife, Erica Stoll, and daughter, Poppy, to celebrate a dramatic win on Sunday night.
This week, Rory McIlroy arrives in Augusta as a Masters champion for the first time. Away from the course, though, new rumors are swirling about his love life and topsy-turvy romantic past.
The Northern Irishman completed his career Grand Slam by winning the 2025 Masters but admitted that he still needs wife Erica Stoll to keep him humble at times.
Amid the chaotic jubilation of Europe's Ryder Cup victory, there was something particularly striking about the three words Rory McIlroy uttered to his wife Erica Stoll.
There were many joyous winners at the Ryder Cup after Europe's dramatic triumph over the USA team - but some will no doubt feel it was 'humiliated' Erica Stoll who emerged truly victorious.
The Ryder Cup was not 12 men against 12 men. It was 12 European players versus a US team that was joined with what amounted to thousands of hired thugs.
Hosted at Hempstead House in Sands Point, New York, the elegant event saw both teams enjoy a formal evening just days before teeing off at Bethpage Black.