HOYLAKE England (Reuters) - Gerry McIlroy was 100,000 pounds 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.
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