Rory McIlroy, Wife Make Telling Decision After the Masters

Earlier this month Rory McIlroy became the sixth golfer in history to complete the career grand slam, joining the likes of Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods after winning the Masters.

After winning the green jacket, McIlroy sent a strong message to his wife, Erica Stoll, and their daughter, Poppy. 

"Last, but certainly not least over to my left. My family..." McIlroy started before getting overcome with emotion. "They've been on this journey with me the whole way through. They know the burden that I've carried to be able to come here every year and try and try and try again."

Fast forward just two weeks later, McIlroy and playing partner Shane Lowry are well-positioned for another chance to win the Zurich Classic. Ahead of the event, McIlroy revealed he and his wife are building a new home in London.

"We first went to London with Erica and Poppy to see our new home that we're building and we made the trip over to Belfast to see a few other people that are important to us," McIlroy said, according to NBC Sports.

"Just to be with them, to be with Erica and Poppy and my mom and dad. To see Michael Bannon, my lifelong coach, and spend a bit more time with Harry [Diamond] and his wife. [To] celebrate with the people that have been part of this whole thing for my entire career was absolutely amazing."

McIlroy and Lowry enter the final round of the Zurich Classic five shots off the lead held by Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin.

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