Rory win will land his dad £100,000 payout
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Rory McIlroy is set to earn his father a massive payout from Ladbrokes should he be crowned Open champion later today..
Ten years ago Rory’s father, Gerry (pictured in action), was so confident in his son’s chances of future success he put his money where his mouth is and bet £200 on his son to win The Open within the next 10 years at odds of 500/1.
He stands to will collect £100,000 should McIlroy get his hands on the Claret Jug this afternoon.
Two friends of Gerry also placed similar bets which will see them collect £80,000 in winnings from Ladbrokes.
Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: “As the family celebrations get underway there’ll be an extra bottle or two of bubbly courtesy of the bookies.
“This is the most expensive Open result since Tiger’s heyday in 2006 but although we’re facing heavy losses we can’t help but admire the foresight of Rory’s dad and his pals a decade ago.”
She added: “It’s not the first time a famous parent has taken us to the cleaners. Lewis Hamilton’s family and friends cashed in from bets placed when the F1 star was just 9 years old.”
*Wagers placed on Rory McIlroy in 2004/5
£200 at 500/1 placed in 2004 Rory McIlroy to win The Open within 10 years (including 2014)
£200 at 250/1 placed in 2005 Rory McIlroy to win The Open within 10 years (including 2015)
£200 at 150/1 placed in 2005 Rory McIlroy to win The Open before age 50
