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Rory McIlroy downplays safety concerns at Abu Dhabi Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 10:43 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Rory McIlroy downplays safety concerns at Abu Dhabi Championship

Summary

Rory McIlroy is competing in the Abu Dhabi Championship this week, despite regional tensions affecting the Middle East. He emphasized feeling safe in the UAE, citing its strong defense systems amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. McIlroy, currently third in the Race to Dubai standings, aims for a strong finish at the back-to-back events leading to the World Tour Championship in Dubai next week. The tour has decided to proceed with the event schedule, even amidst heightened security concerns. McIlroy is vying for his eighth season-long title in the series, trailing Eugenio Chacarra and Patrick Reed.

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By the Numbers

•McIlroy is third in the Race to Dubai standings.
•The Abu Dhabi Championship starts this week.
•McIlroy cites confidence in UAE's safety measures.
•The tour proceeds with events despite security concerns.
•McIlroy seeks to tie for most season titles.

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10:43 AMYahoo Sports — Title-chasing McIlroy says there's no risk playing in Abu Dhabi amid tensions in Middle East

What they're saying

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Rory McIlroy has played down safety concerns about competing at the Abu Dhabi Championship this week, amid tensions in the Middle East that have impacted the sports calendar in the region.It is the first of lucrative, back-to-back season-ending events in the United Arab Emirates over the next two weeks that will determine who wins the year-long Race to Dubai title, which crowns the No.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE DOUGLAS

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