Having rounded off the season on a major high at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, McIlroy used his winning speech to deliver an emotional message to his family. "Erica, Poppy [his daughter], I know you are here somewhere. I love you and thanks for sticking by me," he said.

Rory McIlroy capped off a difficult season on and off the course on Sunday with victory at the DP World Tour Championship, celebrating with his wife Erica Stoll

Rory McIlroy celebrated his victory at the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai crown with his wife, Erica Stoll, and daughter, Poppy. This win marks the third of his career at this season-ending event,

Rory McIlroy claimed a third DP World Tour Championship victory on Sunday and celebrated the occasion with his wife, Erica Stoll, and their daughter, Poppy.

Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll sparked a romance after years of friendship. The pro golfer initially met Stoll in 2012 while he was still dating tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. (The exes split in 2014 after three years and were briefly engaged.

Rory McIlroy has capped off a tumultuous year with another win in Dubai and another title as Europe's No. 1 player.

An emotional Rory McIlroy thanked wife Erica for “sticking by me” after admitting that 2024 had been the toughest year of his career. McIlroy triumphed at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai to wrap up a sixth Order of Merit title in a winning finish to his campaign.

Rory McIlroy holds back the tears as he shares special moment with his family after equalling Seve Ballesteros' record

Rory McIlroy was able to celebrate his victory at the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai title with his wife, Erica Stoll, and daughter, Poppy, in Dubai

Rory McIlroy was able to celebrate his impressive victory in Dubai with his wife, Erica Stoll and daughter, Poppy, after a tough year on and off the course