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McIlroy's dad cashes in after historic win
Gerry McIlroy had placed a 500-1 bet on his son a decade ago to land the coveted Claret Jug within 10 years.
HOYLAKE England - Gerry McIlroy was £100,000 richer on Sunday following his son Rory's two-stroke victory in the 143rd British Open at Royal Liverpool.
Ladbrokes said in a news release that Gerry had placed a 500-1 bet on his son a decade ago to land the coveted Claret Jug within 10 years.
"Although we're facing heavy losses we can't help but admire the foresight of Rory's dad and his pals a decade ago," added a spokesperson for the British bookmakers.
Two friends of Rory's father also collected nearly £80,000 from a similar wager.
"They are all going to be very happy," said McIlroy junior. "My dad has never reminded me but I knew he'd done it - it's a nice little bonus."
McIlroy's victory, his third in a major after the 2011 US Open and 2012 US PGA Championship triumphs, means he only needs the US Masters to complete a grand slam of golf's 'Big Four' prizes.
"It's an 8/1 shot McIlroy wears the Green Jacket at Augusta in 2015 and just 1/2 at any time in his career," said Ladbrokes.
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