What bet did Rory McIlroy’s father make and win about a future Rory performance?

More about Rory McIlroy’s fathers bet

• Ladbrokes offered Gerry McIlroy odds of 500-1 on the wager that Rory would win the Claret Jug by the year 2014. Rory won in 2014.
• Gerry wagered £200 resulting in a £100,000 pay out.  Gerry (and Rory) were from a working class background and the size of the wager was a significant sum for Gerry.
• Gerry and mum Rosie are credited with being a crucial influence on Rory’s success. He is glad now to be able to say “I’ll do whatever it takes to look after them.”
• Rory won at Royal Liverpool, leading wire to wire. No doubt there were moments of doubt though, as both Rickie Fowler and Sergio Garcia made a run, eventually finishing 2 shots back.
• The Telegraph wrote this article at the time, celebrating Rory's win and also his father's!
• Details of the tournament itself can be found at the official site for The Open and in Wikipedia.

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