McIlroy admits ‘morality’ played a part in turning down Saudi Arabia event

Rory McIlroy has ruled out competing at next month’s European Tour event in Saudi Arabia.

McIlroy admits ‘morality’ played a part in turning down Saudi Arabia event
Tue, 10 Dec, 2019 - 08:57
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Rory McIlroy has ruled out competing at next month’s European Tour event in Saudi Arabia.

Fifteen-time major winner Tiger Woods revealed last week that he had turned down an invitation to play in the second edition of the Saudi International.

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