He told Jimmy Fallon that thanks to his wife Erica, help with switching off from the pressure between four career-defining rounds came from an unexpected place.
One heartfelt moment of McIlroy's celebrations that caught the eye was McIlroy's reunion with a mystery blonde shortly after he had celebrated with Erica and their daughter Poppy.
Less than a year ago, Rory, 35, announced he and wife Erica, 37, were to split - only for the golfer to change his mind a month later. With Augusta finally in the bag, could Erica now call the shots?
Rory McIlroy 's wife, Erica Stoll, went conspicuously unmentioned as the Masters champion took part an interview with his rumored ex-flame, CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis.
Former world No 1 tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, 34, was previously engaged to Rory McIlroy in 2013, before he broke off the marriage plans over an abrupt three-minute phone call.
Rory McIlroy 's wife, Erica Stoll, went conspicuously unmentioned as the Masters champion took part an interview with his rumored ex-flame, CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis.
One emotional moment at Augusta that caugt the eye was McIlroy's reunion with a mystery blonde shortly after he had celebrated with his wife, Erica, and their daughter Poppy.
Rory McIlroy 's reaction to winning the Masters gave testimony to the agony of his wait for a major championship and provided a fitting end to a tumultuous few years.
It was only 11 months ago that Erica Stoll was facing divorce papers from her husband Rory McIlroy. But after their shocking U-turn, the Northern Irish golfer's wife has now proved she's firmly back …
It was only 11 months ago that Erica Stoll was facing divorce papers from her husband Rory McIlroy. But after their shocking U-turn, the Northern Irish golfer's wife has now proved she's firmly back …