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17/01/2017
Rory McIlroy Forced To Withdraw From Abu Dhabi Championship
Co Down golfer Rory McIlroy has been forced withdraw from the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
The man from Holywood underwent tests on Monday, 16 January, which revealed he has sustained a rib injury.
He said: "It's bitterly disappointing to have to withdraw from the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
"I think everyone knows how much I love playing this tournament, which is one of the best on the European Tour thanks to the incredible support of HSBC and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
"To be forced to miss this week through injury is really quite annoying to be perfectly honest, but I am sure the tournament will be a huge success and I hope everyone involved has a great week."
(CD)
The man from Holywood underwent tests on Monday, 16 January, which revealed he has sustained a rib injury.
He said: "It's bitterly disappointing to have to withdraw from the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
"I think everyone knows how much I love playing this tournament, which is one of the best on the European Tour thanks to the incredible support of HSBC and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
"To be forced to miss this week through injury is really quite annoying to be perfectly honest, but I am sure the tournament will be a huge success and I hope everyone involved has a great week."
(CD)
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