Kevin Kisner accuses Rory McIlroy of chasing appearance fees in India

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 15:56 · Archive

Kevin Kisner has accused Rory McIlroy of playing in the DP World India Championship in Delhi primarily for financial reward rather than genuine commitment to growing the game. Speaking on the Fore Play podcast, Kisner claimed McIlroy was motivated by a reported $10 million appearance fee and called McIlroy's stated ambitions to promote golf in India "dogs–t."

Kisner suggested that players at the event receive scripted talking points about altruism as part of their appearance deals. He noted the incongruity of McIlroy playing a tournament where he cannot use his driver, which he described as his "number one weapon," questioning why he would choose such a course if his motivations were genuine.

McIlroy had appeared at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi to discuss growing the game in India ahead of the championship. McIlroy is among several players in the 138-player field who are not using their drivers on the short, tight course at Delhi Golf Club, leaving the club in his hotel room to avoid temptation.

McIlroy has fired back at Kisner's accusations, though the specific details of his response are not reported by the outlets.

How it is being reported

• Rory McIlroy fires back at Kevin Kisner after 'dogs---' comment about growing the gameRory McIlroy fired back at Kevin Kisner's claim that his DP World India Championship appearance was purely driven by a hefty appearance fee.Fox News · 18 Oct, 15:37
• Kevin Kisner eviscerates Rory McIlroy over ‘money grab’ that lured him to IndiaKevin Kisner doesn't believe the Northern Irishman's motivations for playing in India are so altruistic.New York Post · 16 Oct, 18:56

In this story: Rory McIlroy · Kevin Kisner · Delhi · DP World Tour · India

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