'This one's for him': McIlroy emotionally dedicates Race to Dubai win for ailing dad
McIlroy said his father, Gerry, had a "serious operation in September," and told his son to go win the Race to Dubai.
Rory McIlroy's record-tying eighth Race to Dubai title brings immense pride to his family, particularly his ailing father Gerry. During an interview, McIlroy tearfully shared that his father's health had been a constant concern throughout the tournament. The 37-year-old revealed that his father had been in the hospital for the past two months and had recently undergone a significant operation in September.
McIlroy made a point to visit his father at the Cleveland Clinic before the Race to Dubai. Gerry expressed his pride and hope that his son would win the title. Overwhelmed with emotion, McIlroy tried his best to compose himself, with the interviewer Tim Barter offering words of support and reminding McIlroy of how much his father would be proud of his achievement.
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