Tiger Woods late night 4am texts to Rory McIlroy left Erica Stoll upset as book reveals their surprisingly close bond

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy share a bond that goes far beyond golf, and a new book has now shown a very personal side of it. A fresh detail from golf journalist Alan Shipnuck reveals that Woods used to send late-night messages to McIlroy, sometimes as late as 4am, which quietly caused tension at home.

According to the book, those messages even upset McIlroy’s wife, Erica Stoll. This story is not just about texts. It shows how close the two golf stars became over the years, from idol and fan to close friends and business partners. At the same time, it comes as Woods deals with serious personal and legal troubles that have again put his career in doubt.

Tiger Woods’s 4am messages to Rory McIlroy reveal deep friendship and personal routine

The book shares a simple but surprising moment. Rory McIlroy once said Tiger Woods would message him at odd hours, often in the middle of the night. One message read, “Up lifting. What are you doing?”McIlroy explained that Woods struggles with sleep and often trains late.

But these late-night texts did not always go down well at home. He said, “Erica actually got p***ed off with it. He was texting me in the middle of the night and I was like, ‘Tiger is in the gym.’”Even so, this shows how comfortable they are with each other. Woods was McIlroy’s hero growing up. McIlroy watched him as a kid and later got the chance to play with him in 2010. Over time, that respect turned into a real friendship.McIlroy once said, “He’s an intriguing character… you could spend two hours with him and see four different sides.”

He also praised Woods for being thoughtful and always learning.Their bond grew even stronger after Woods’s serious car crash in 2021. McIlroy visited him during recovery, showing how close they had become off the course.

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy partnership grows through TMRW Sports while legal troubles hit Woods

Today, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are not just friends, they are business partners. They co-founded TMRW Sports, which is behind the new indoor golf league TGL. Both have also worked closely on PGA Tour matters.McIlroy has openly spoken about how much Woods means to him. He said, “He has been an idol and a hero of mine… I feel pretty lucky that I’ve gotten to know him more intimately than some.”However, things are not smooth for Woods right now. He recently faced legal trouble after a car crash in Florida. Police said he showed signs of impairment, though Woods told them he had not been drinking and had taken medication earlier.He has been charged with driving under the influence, property damage, and refusing a lawful test. Woods has pleaded not guilty and is set to appear in court on May 5. Reports also say he has traveled to Switzerland for rehab.Because of this, Woods is missing the Masters this year, where McIlroy recently completed his career Grand Slam, joining legends like Jack Nicklaus and Woods himself.