There’s nothing like writing your name in the sporting history books to announce a new chapter in your life – and Rory McIlroy, after many frustrated years of trying, finally did that when he pulled on the Green Jacket in Augusta on Sunday.

The Northern Irish golfer’s victory at the Masters ended more than a decade of anguish on the greens in Georgia. However, off the course, that final winning putt also instantly re-branded a year that – just 11 months ago – seemed like it might be the worst of the golfer and his wife Erica Stoll’s lives.

Speaking on the Fore Play podcast, US golfer Spaun said after he had been defeated by Rory in the Players Championship, the golfing great had hinted at a permanent London base as he and Erica continue to try and re-find the spark in their relationship.

Amanda’s comments come just months after rumours that she and Rory had been having some form of a relationship while they were both out on tour.

Rory finally slayed his demons at Augusta National on Sunday to complete the career Grand Slam after 11 years of trying, pipping Justin Rose to the Green Jacket in a dramatic playoff.

A petition was served on her at their £10million mansion in Jupiter, Florida, on May 13, asking for shared parental custody of their little girl and for a judge to enforce a pre-nuptial agreement the couple signed prior to their marriage in 2017.

The Northern Irishman held his nerve on Sunday to see off Justin Rose to complete a career Grand Slam and end 11 years of heartbreak since his 2014 PGA Championship victory.

After his winning birdie putt dropped to seal the victory over his Ryder Cup teammate, Rory collapsed to the ground with his head in hands as his shoulders wracked with sobs.

The player joined Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only golfers to capture the four major championships in the Masters era.