Golf pro Rory McIlroy has won the British Open, and at the same time helped his father win a bet.
Rory’s dad Gerry and his two friends had put down a £100 bet that Rory, 25, would win the British Open by the age of 26.
Gerry placed the bet back in 2004 with the odds at 500-1, meaning today he can cash out £50,000 (€63,161) on his bet.
Celebs from all over the world have already been congratulating the golfer on the winvia Twitter.
Happy: Rory is getting support from all over the world | VIPIRELAND.COM
“Well done @McIlroyRory! Delighted to see another masters win for my fellow countryman. Incredible stuff. Happy days. #OpenChampionship,” Snow Patrol singer Gary Lightbody wrote.
“Well done @McIlroyRory on winning #TheOpen smashed it,” Olly Murs added.
“Congrats @McIlroyRory delighted for you!!!!,” Brian McFadden wrote.
No word yet on whether Rory’s rumoured girlfriend Nadia Forde will be congratulating the golf star.
Far away: Nadia won’t be congratulating rumoured love interest Rory | BRIAN MCEVOY
According to reports the model is actually holidaying in Florida, and won’t be seeing Rory anytime soon.
