Golf - DP World Tour championship - Dubai, UAE - 20/11/16 - Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland in action. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah
LONDON (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy has pulled out of next week's Dubai Desert Classic with a rib injury, the event's promoter said on Monday.
"Obviously, we are disappointed, but we fully understand the situation. Our greatest concern is Rory's health," said Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice-chairman and CEO of 'Golf in Dubai'.
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