Meet Rory McIlroy's Daughter, Poppy!

Rory McIlroy, Erica Stoll and Poppy attend the 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest. Credit: Andrew Redington/Getty NEED TO KNOW Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica Stoll, welcomed Poppy in August 2020 Poppy has caddied for her dad at the annual Masters Par 3 Contest every year since 2023 Rory has called Poppy the most "unbelievably polite and well-behaved little girl" Rory McIlroy 's daughter, Poppy, has practically grown up on the green. The pro golfer and his wife, Erica Stoll — who tied the knot in 2017 — welcomed their daughter in August 2020, and he hasn't held back about how much fatherhood means to him.

“There's nothing like it in the world,” Rory told Golfweek a month after her birth in September 2020. “It's probably the best part of being a human being, and I'm glad that I got to experience it. ” While Rory may have a Masters title to his name, Poppy has become a scene-stealer in her own right — especially during the tournament's beloved Par 3 Contest, where she's often by his side.

When Rory won the Masters in April 2025, Poppy was right there celebrating the milestone with him. Now, with the 2026 tournament underway, he's once again chasing a green jacket — with his biggest fan close by. From the inspiration behind her name to her sweetest moments supporting her dad, here's everything to know about Rory McIlroy's daughter, Poppy.

Rory and Erica kept the news of their pregnancy a secret for many months Rory McIlroy and Erica McIlroy at the 2018 Ryder Cup Gala Credit: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Fans didn't learn that Rory and Erica were expecting until days before their baby girl was born. During a post-round interview, Rory confirmed that he was going to be a father “any day now” and was “just waiting for a phone call. ” “We're about to be parents very soon, so we're obviously super excited.