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Rory McIlroy Shares Heartbreaking Family News After Emotional Golf Victory

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Rory McIlroy fought back tears after securing his eighth Race to Dubai title, revealing that his father, Gerry, underwent a double lung transplant in September. The golfer shared an emotional update on his recovery and a promise he made.

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  1. Sports IllustratedRory McIlroy Shares Heartbreaking Family News After Emotional Golf VictoryRory McIlroy fought back tears after securing his eighth Race to Dubai title, revealing that his father, Gerry, underwent a double lung transplant in September. The golfer shared an emotional update on his recovery and a promise he made.
  2. Yahoo SportsRory McIlroy Announces Unfortunate Family News After Historic FeatRory McIlroy won his eighth Race to Dubai title Sunday, tying Colin Montgomerie’s record. McIlroy finished solo second at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, lifting him past Eugenio Chacarra in the season-long standings. It is his fifth consecutive title. The World No. 2 said winning eight was never a goal growing up. He