Gerry McIlroy had placed a bet at ten years ago that his son would win the Open before he hit the age of 26.
Having each chipped in £100, McIlroy Sr. and his three friends will walk away with a handy £45,000 each.
CONGRATULATIONS RORY: We’re paying out 180k to Rory’s Dad and pals. There’ll be some party at the McIlroy’s tonight! pic.twitter.com/wOG7vvIygd
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) July 20, 2014