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RORY MCILROY IS SET TO MOVE HIS FAMILY FROM FLORIDA TO SURREY NEXT MONTH, WITH THE FIVE-TIME MAJOR WINNER AND HIS FAMILY SET TO HAVE SOME FAMOUS FACES AS NEIGHBOURS 12:21, 31 May 2025

Following his recent Masters victory and the completion of his career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy is preparing to relocate his family to London. The 36-year-old golfer ended his major

championship drought last month by securing the only title missing from his impressive collection. This achievement places him in the prestigious club of golfers who have won the career

Grand Slam. This victory was a significant relief for McIlroy, who celebrated by returning to his hometown of Holywood in Northern Ireland to visit his parents. However, before touching down

in Belfast, he, his wife Erica Stoll and their daughter Poppy made a brief stop in London in their private jet to view the Surrey mansion they plan to call home. For several years, the

McIlroy family has resided in a luxurious home in Jupiter, Florida, a neighbourhood populated by affluent golfers, actors and business people, reports the Irish Mirror. Florida's sunny

weather undoubtedly complements McIlroy's golfing aspirations, as its climate and facilities allow him to train throughout the year. However, the five-time major champion has not hidden

his and his wife's wish to move to the UK, having purchased a property on the Wentworth Golf Club estate a few years ago. After reportedly spending over €10million on renovations to

their Surrey home, the McIlroys are expected to move in next month. In doing so, they will join a long list of famous names who have chosen to reside in this exclusive area. In the golfing

world, McIlroy's neighbours are set to include South African legend Ernie Els and former Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn. Irish compatriot Paul McGinley resides in nearby Sunningdale, as

does another ex-Ryder Cup captain, Sam Torrance. Justin Rose, whom McIlroy defeated in a play-off to clinch the Masters, also calls the area home. Former Chelsea skipper John Terry, an avid

golfer, lives near Wentworth, as does ex-England cricketer and fellow golf enthusiast Kevin Pietersen. In years gone by, Formula One icon Eddie Jordan and Ukrainian footballer Andriy

Shevchenko both owned properties in the vicinity. Other notable neighbours for McIlroy will include the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, a resident of Wentworth Estate, and Russian

oligarch Petr Aven. Aidan Heavey, the founder of Tullow Oil, also has a property on the estate. The luxurious environs of Wentworth and its convenient access to London and international

airports have drawn individuals from all walks of life. Music legends Elton John and Cliff Richard have both owned properties in the area over the years. Wentworth Estate has also been home

to former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and chat show supremo Michael Parkinson. Article continues below However, not all found comfort in residing

within the upscale neighbourhood. Speaking to Uncut music magazine back in 2019, New Wave artist Gary Numan shared his eerie experiences: "I had a big neo-Georgian house on Wentworth

golf course, but I was convinced it was haunted." He recounted some mysterious incidents, saying: "Some weird s*** had been going on – I'd come home and the house was in

darkness when I was convinced I'd left the lights on." Numan also detailed a deliberate test he conducted: "So one day, I made a point of turning on every single light in the

house. I got back from the studio and – f*** me – the house was in total darkness."