Golf fans react to Rory McIlroy's bombshell divorce U-turn as many make US Open prediction

Fans across social media reacted to the news that Rory McIlroy has ended his divorce proceedings with his wife, Erica Stoll.

McIlroy's attorney, Thomas Sasser, filed a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal on his client's behalf in Palm Beach County Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon. 

The court responded by closing the case, meaning the 35-year-old golfer will need to start from the beginning if he changes his mind on the divorce. 

This comes less than a month after the 36-year-old Stoll was served papers at the couple's home in Jupiter, Florida, informing her that McIlroy wished to back out of the marriage.

It also comes two days before McIlroy is set to tee off in the first round of the US Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina.

Social media was awash with confusion and congratulations as people posted about the news. 

Many even offered predictions on how they think the Irishman will perform at this week's third major. 

'Folks; Rory McIlroy is going to win the US Open,' one account predicted.

'He's missing the cut,' joked another.

'SMASH RORY US OPEN WINNER LOVE THE NEWS! All the best to the McIlroys,' wrote a third.

'I see Rory at +9 after two rounds and flying home Friday Night,' another posted. 

Others were ecstatic about the positive news for the four-time major winner.

'Good for them both!!,' said one account.

A second person posted, 'That post win hug on 18 at the US Open is going to be the highlight of the week.'

Another wrote, 'Great for them and their child.'

'LOVE IS BACK ON!!,' cheered another.

Hopefully, no one is going to try and convince me the PGA isn't scripted this year... it's like a poorly written soap opera at this point.

'Following golf in 2024 is just bizarre,' wrote another. 

I can't imagine being with a man who's accused of cheating with someone he sees often at his workplace, and the whole world believes it, whether it's true or not. That's some strength,' wrote LPGA golfer Jenny Shin. 

'Must have been a framework divorce agreement,' joked one person

Many responses also referenced the rumored romance between McIlroy and Amanda Balionis

Among the more appropriate responses included: 'Amanda Balionis out here saving families. [You love to see it]'.

'The post round interview is going to be suuuuuuper awkward. I love it', read another.