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Rory McIlroy accused of ‘dogs---comment’ about ‘growing the game’

Kevin Kisner has publicly criticized Rory McIlroy for his stated motivations regarding his participation in the DP World India Championship. Kisner argued that McIlroy's claim of wanting to expand the sport globally is disingenuous, suggesting instead that the world number two is primarily driven by a substantial appearance fee.

He further noted that the restrictive nature of the course, which prevents McIlroy from utilizing his driver, highlights the financial rather than competitive incentive for the trip.

McIlroy, who recently became a global ambassador for DP World, is competing alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose in the weather-impacted event. Beyond the financial arrangements and promotional obligations like the Diwali with the Stars dinner, McIlroy is chasing points in the Race to Dubai to challenge Patrick Reed and Eugenio Chacarra.

Through four holes of his second round, he sits four strokes behind the lead.

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