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Rory McIlroy Breaks Down in Tears After Golf Win, Reveals Dad Has Been Hospitalized for Months After Double Lung Transplant

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Yahoo Sports reports that Rory McIlroy broke down in tears after winning his eighth Race to Dubai title, which he dedicated to his father, Gerry McIlroy. According to the outlet, McIlroy revealed that his father has been hospitalized for months following a double lung transplant. "This one's for him," McIlroy said.

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  1. Yahoo Sports FIRST 2h ago Rory McIlroy Breaks Down in Tears After Golf Win, Reveals Dad Has Been Hospitalized for Months After Double Lung Transplant

    “This one’s for him,” the golfer said, dedicating his eighth Race to Dubai title to his father, Gerry McIlroy

  2. Yahoo Sports 58m ago Rory McIlroy fights back tears after revealing family health issue

    After wrapping up his record-tying eighth championship, Rory McIlroy revealed his father has been hospitalized while recovering from surgery.

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