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Rory McIlroy defends lucrative India appearance after Kevin Kisner’s ‘dogsh*t’ and ‘money grab’ jibes

Belfast Telegraph

By: Brian Keogh

18 October 2026 at 19:34

World number two justifies appearance in New Delhi

Rory McIlroy plays a shot from a bunker on the 18th hole on day three of the DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi, India © Luke Walker/Getty images

‘It makes my job a bit harder’ — Rory McIlroy looks to Race to Dubai play-offs as Eugenio Chacarra goes top with India win

Belfast Telegraph

By: Brian Keogh

18 October 2026 at 15:58

Holywood star finished 17 shots behind new Race to Dubai leader in New Delhi

Rory McIlroy is third in the Race to Dubai standings on 948 points, but faces falling further behind Eugenio Chacarra before he returns to action © Jason Butler/Getty Images