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, the world No 3, has expressed his confidence in competing at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, despite concerns from some top players about safety in the region. The English golfer, who is currently third in the Race to Dubai standings, stated that he does not believe he would feel unsafe, even if an air space were closed. McIlroy, who has won 14 trophies in the UAE, highlighted his strong record at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, noting that he has been in contention at the tournament 10 of 14 times he has played.
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