{
  "id": 11149197,
  "title": "Ex-Ryder Cup star Chris Wood: Missing UAE events because of Iran conflict was ‘not even on my radar’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ex-ryder-cup-star-chris-wood-missing-uae-events-because-of-iran-11149197",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T06:08:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/01/ex-ryder-cup-star-chris-wood-missing-uae-events-because-of-iran-conflict-was-not-even-on-my-radar/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Professional golfer Chris Wood stated that concerns over the conflict in the UAE never entered his mind when deciding not to participate in tournaments in the region. The Abu Dhabi Challenge at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club marked the first time golf resumed after the war began at the end of February. While the Ajman tournament was canceled, the Al Ain event was rescheduled for this week. Despite players and officials expressing hope to demonstrate normalcy at the Al Ain tournament, Wood noted that attending the event was not a priority for him. He praised the tour's efforts to ensure safety and travel arrangements for the event and expressed appreciation for the region's role in revitalizing his career.",
  "summary": "Chris Wood said the idea of not attending tournaments in the UAE because of the conflict in the region did not even figure in his thinking. Professional golf has returned to the region this week with the Abu Dhabi Challenge at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club. The HotelPlanner Tour event marks the resumption of competition for the first time since the Iran war started at the end of…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Ex-Ryder Cup star Chris Wood: Missing UAE events because of Iran conflict was ‘not even on my radar’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ex-ryder-cup-star-chris-wood-missing-uae-events-because-of-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-01T06:08:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}