ERICA STOLL shared a heat embrace with the identical ‘thriller blonde’ who hugged Rory McIlroy after his Masters victory.

McIlroy was noticed hugging Justin Rose’s spouse Kate after his momentous Augusta Nationwide win on Sunday.

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The Northern Irishman had a protracted line of buddies ready to congratulate him after he accomplished the profession Grand Slam.

However one heartfelt second that caught the attention was McIlroy’s reunion with a ‘thriller blonde’ shortly after he had celebrated with Erica and their daughter Poppy.

McIlroy, 35, was overcome with emotion as he hugged the girl for about 12 seconds in entrance of reside TV cameras subsequent to the 18th gap.

However it transpired that the girl was really Kate Rose – the spouse of the person McIlroy defeated in sudden loss of life.

However a brand new picture reveals Kate hugging Erica simply seconds after McIlroy had holed the successful putt to say his first Inexperienced Jacket.

Golf reporter Kyle Porter shared the image on X and added: “Oh wow I did not see this one both, however Kate hugged Erica after the putt dropped.”

The tender second between Kate and McIlroy confirmed how shut he’s with Rose, who has now twice misplaced a playoff to win the Masters. 

They’ve been Ryder Cup teammates for a number of years and can probably workforce up once more for Europe later this yr, when the occasion is held at Bethpage, simply outdoors New York.

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Inside Rory McIlroy’s whirlwind love life

RORY MCILROY loved a high-profile romance with former tennis world primary Caroline Wozniacki earlier than their cut up in 2014.

The next yr, the golf ace started courting Erica Stoll, who he had first met on the PGA Tour in 2011.

Erica usually interacted with gamers by way of her position because the PGA’s supervisor of championship volunteer operations.

She even prevented McIlroy from lacking his tee time on the 2012 Ryder Cup after some confusion over the time zone.

The incident started a agency friendship between the pair, 4 years earlier than their relationship turned romantic.

McIlroy and Erica had been noticed on a string of dates in Rochester, New York, within the early days of their relationship.

Simply eight months later, the couple obtained engaged in Paris and walked down the aisle at Ashford Fortress in Eire in 2017.

The pair then welcomed daughter Poppy into the world three years later.

All through their time collectively, McIlroy and Erica have saved their relationship to themselves, with the golfer eager to guard his household from the cameras throughout filming of Netflix’s Full Swing documentary collection.

Nonetheless, after seven years of marriage, McIlroy filed for divorce from Erica.

The explanations for the divorce weren’t disclosed, however the Northern Irishman submitted paperwork to a court docket in Florida.

Nonetheless, just a few weeks later, carried out a U-turn on their determination to divorce.

McIlroy informed the outlet: “Fortunately, we’ve resolved our variations and sit up for a brand new starting.”

In keeping with Porter of Regular Sport, Kate informed McIlroy: “I am actually, actually glad for you.”

It echoed the fashionable message that her husband despatched McIlroy after of one of the crucial dramatic days in golf historical past.

The world No 12 wrote on X: “I gave it every thing. Congratulations Rory McIlroy on successful the Masters and finishing the Grand Slam.

“Very cool sharing the inexperienced with you in that second. Thanks Staff Rose as all the time for all of the assist in the course of the week.We go once more.”

McIlroy really filed for divorce from Stoll earlier than the US Open final yr, earlier than performing a U-turn just a few weeks later.

On the time, TMZ reported that the golfer requested for the couple’s prenuptial settlement to be upheld, in addition to implementing a shared parenting plan within the paperwork.

Unfounded rumours swirled a few potential romance with CBS reporter Amanda Balionis after their interviewed aired final yr.

Balionis was at Augusta and took to Instagram to doc the event.

She did not embody McIlroy in her 14-image image carousal.

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RORY McILROY lastly received the Masters to finish an epic Grand Slam after YEARS of ready.

The followers’ favorite fell to his knees and roared in celebration after beating Justin Rose in a dramatic play-off.

McIlroy later broke down in an emotional TV interview as he stated: “A second like that makes all of the years and all of the shut calls value it.”

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