ESPN.com · Nov 4
McIlroy sees no risk playing in Abu Dhabi amid Middle East conflicts
Rory McIlroy has downplayed safety concerns about competing at the Abu Dhabi Championship this week amid the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East that have impacted the sports calendar in the region.
The DP World Tour decided to stick to the upcoming schedule of Abu Dhabi and Dubai amid increased security concerns in the Middle East. Last month saw deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia, which shares a border with the UAE.
"I don't think I would ever feel unsafe," McIlroy said Wednesday, a day before the Abu Dhabi Championship begins. "You know, even if something were to happen, like I still wouldn't feel unsafe.