Rory McIlroy insists he feels no risk playing at Abu Dhabi Golf Championship
Rory McIlroy says he felt at no risk coming to play the finale to the DP World Tour season in the UAE. Some leading players expressed doubts about playing the final two weeks of the campaign, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, citing unrest in the region. Matt Fitzpatrick, for example, is absent from the start list for the Abu Dhabi Aldar Golf Championship, which starts at Yas Links on Thursday. Fitzpatrick…
Rory McIlroy has expressed no concerns about playing in the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, despite some other top players' reservations. The world-ranked golfer, who is currently third in the Race to Dubai standings, believes the UAE's defense systems make him feel safe. The Englishman, who has an impressive record in the UAE with 14 titles, said he was pleased with the condition of the course at Yas Links. He is hopeful of ending the year on a high note and securing another Race to Dubai victory.
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