In Case You Missed It: Rory McIlroy Wins British Open, Father Cashes In

By Josh Helmuth

Rory McIlroy won the British Open Sunday. Plain and simple, it was a big day for the 25-year-old AND his entire family. 

First, McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only golfers since the 30s to win their third major by the age of 25. Yup, that’s impressive. What’s even more impressive was McIlroy’s dad’s confidence in his son a decade ago.

Gerry McIlroy made a bet with the British betting firm Ladbrokes in 2004 that his son would win (at 500/1 odds, and we’re assuming the British Open only) within 10 years. According to reports, that bet will now payout $171,000.  

There were two other bets that could payout a total of more than $300,000

It’s good to be Rory McIlroy right now. It’s almost just as good to be Gerry.  

Related: Rory McIlroy Is Real Life Happy Gilmore After Crazy Drive

Josh Helmuth is the editor of CraveOnline Sports.

Photo Credit: Getty

Josh Helmuth
Josh Helmuth

Josh is originally from the small berg of Arthur, Ill, proudly the Amish capital of the state. It also has one hell of a pumpkin patch.

Josh has enjoyed dipping his toes into a variety of careers since graduating from the University of Alabama, the most rewarding thus far having served as a youth director in southern California for four years, and his broadcasting career which has garnered two Emmy awards and three Edward R. Murrow Awards.  

Josh enjoys loud rock music, Tom Hanks movies, dogs that like to cuddle and long runs. He is also always in search for America's greatest cheeseburger. Follow him here if you would like to be friends!

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